Bellaire-Houston Group Classes

Chess Education for Kids! Our experienced teachers will guide your child, whether they are just starting out or already familiar with the game. Take advantage of our 10-day trial, which allows your child to attend one class per week and participate in one of our club nights at the academy.

$100/month

— Single Class per Week

$150/month

— Multiple Classes per Week
— Single Play Night per Week
— 30% off Scholastic Tournaments

$210/month

— Multiple Classes per Week
— Single Play Night per Week
— 30% Off Scholastic Tournaments
— Free Entry to Any Weekly Swiss
— Free Book Rentals

Bellaire Class Times

  • New to Chess | Unrated

    Our INTRO class enables students to learn the basic rules of chess including piece movements, check, and checkmate. Upon completing our INTRO class, they are promoted to Pawn Rank

    Class Times:
    In-Person | Saturday @ 3:00pm

  • Pawn Beginner Level

    Beginner | Unrated - 199

    Students must understand the concepts of pieces, checkmate, and castling to join the pawn level. They will also learn basic tactics such as pins and forks.

    Class Times:
    In-Person | Monday @ 5:00pm
    Online | Wednesday @ 6:00pm
    Online | Friday @ 5:30pm
    In-Person | Saturday @ 09:30am
    In-Person | Sunday @ 10:30am

  • Intermediate | 200-399

    The Knight Rank is designated for students with prior competitive chess experience and/or those who have undergone formal lessons for more than 3 months.

    Class Times:
    Online | Monday @ 5:00pm
    In-Person | Monday @ 6:00pm
    Online | Tuesday @ 7:00pm
    Online | Thursday @ 6:00pm
    Online | Friday @ 4:30pm
    In-Person | Saturday @ 10:30am
    In-Person | Sunday @ 11:30am

  • Bishop Intermediate 2

    Intermediate 2 | 400-599

    The Bishop Rank is for students who have had about 12 months of competitive chess experience and/or have been taking formal lessons for more than 12 months.

    Class Times:
    Online | Monday @ 7:00pm
    Online | Tuesday @ 6:00pm
    Online | Wednesday @ 5:00pm
    Online | Thursday @ 5:00pm
    In-Person | Saturday @ 11:30am
    In-Person | Sunday @ 12:30pm

  • Advanced | 600-899

    Students at the Rook Rank should have had 2-3 years of formal chess lessons and tournament experience. They should be able to name and play over a dozen basic tactics and openings.

    Class Times:
    Online | Monday @ 6:00pm
    Online | Tuesday @ 5:00pm
    Online | Thursday @ 7:00pm
    In-Person | Saturday @ 1:00pm

  • Expert | 900-1199

    The Queen Rank is designated for students who have undergone extensive chess training and gained tournament experience commensurate with their age.

    Class Times:
    Online | Wednesday @ 7:00pm
    In-Person | Saturday @ 2:00pm
    Online | Sunday @ 4:00pm

  • Champion | 1200+

    King is intended for students aspiring to achieve chess mastery. The class, taught by National Master Christopher Toolin and Chess Expert David Gaston.

    Class Times:
    Online | Sunday @ 3:00pm

Program Information

  • Class Structure

    Each class includes a 20-minute interactive lesson, a 10-minute Master Game for review, a 10-minute worksheet to reinforce concepts, and a 20-minute play segment for creative application in a relaxed setting.

  • Billing Details

    Your payment renews monthly on your original payment date. There are no fees to sign up, cancel, pause, or switch plans. Get $25 off per month with sibling registration by selecting the sibling add-on at checkout. Use our form to manage your plan. Manage Plan

  • Trial Period

    During your 10-day trial of the Group Class Program, you can attend one in-person class each week and one club night. Other features remain restricted until payment is made after the trial. You can request to skip the trial for quicker access to all features. After the trial, your selected plan activates, charges apply, and no refunds or extensions are available for unused services. Online classes are not offered during the trial period.

  • Promotion

    Students are promoted based on their US Chess rating, exam score, and/or coaches' recommendations. Each student may take the promotion test only once every 30 days

  • Play Night

    Play Night is a weekly event where players gather to play chess and practice. It is open to anyone with a Play Plan or a Standard or Premier membership. We provide all the necessary equipment!

  • Referral Program

    If you refer new members to our program and they enroll in any of our group class plans online, you may be eligible for a $50 check or credit toward your account. This referral bonus is exclusively available to current group class program members.