Group Chess Classes (In-Person)

HOT Chess Academy holds scholastic group chess lessons every weekend. Each session typically ranges from 6-12 weeks. Summer sessions range from 4-6 weeks. To be the first to hear when registration is open for the next session, please sign up for our newsletter below.

*Please note: The minimum age requirement for all classes is 6 years old.

At HOT Chess we try to keep our class size small, so there is a limit of 16 students per class.

Beginner

Unrated.
Completely new to chess – does not know the names of the pieces or how they move.

Novice

USCF Rating of 100-499.
Knows the names of pieces, how they move, and may/may not know about castling.

Intermediate

USCF Rating of 500-999.
Knows castling, checkmate, and stalemate. Should know pins and forks.

Advanced

USCF Rating of 1000+.
Suited for serious tournament players only.

$205 for 7-week Session

Instruction Includes:

Openings

Middlegames

Endgames

Tactics

Strategy

Practice Using Clock Practice Under Supervision

*Note makeup classes are only allowed if a student is playing in a chess tournament during the class time.

Refunds will NOT be given.

Saturdays

(In-Person)

Beginner Group Class
(Unrated)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Novice Group Class
(USCF 100-499)
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Intermediate Group Class
(USCF 500-999)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sundays

(In-Person)

Intermediate Group Class
(USCF 500-999)
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Advanced Group Class
(USCF 1000+)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

2026 Fall Group Class Schedule

Saturday & Sunday Classes – In-Person