Group Class Program
Our 1-hour classes keep kids engaged with guided chess instruction and fun worksheets, followed by supervised peer play. Our curriculum supports beginners and experienced players through a level-based promotion system—so every child improves and gains confidence.
What comes with my Group Class subscription?
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Life gets busy. Our Group Class Program is set up so that you can pick a class time that works best for you, whether its a Tuesday one week or a Sunday the next.
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We care about your student. Our coaches will stay in touch with you about their progress so your student can succeed— inside and outside the classroom.
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Scholastic tournaments are a great opportunity for students to challenge the world of competitive chess against other students. With a Group Class subscription, you unlock a 30% discount on all our scholastic tournaments with TCC.
Promotion System
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New to Chess
This class is best suited for students with completely new to chess and still need instruction on the basic rules.
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USCF Unrated-199
Pawn class is best suited for students who have no formal classroom experience with chess, but already understand piece movements, check, checkmate, and how to castle.
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USCF 200-399
Knight class is a great fit for students who have prior competitive chess experience or have received formal lessons for three or more months.
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USCF 400-599
Bishop class is designed for students who have about a year’s worth of either formal chess lessons or competitive chess experience.
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USCF 600-899
Rook class is for students with more than 2+ years of either formal chess lessons or competitive chess experience.
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USCF 900-1199
Queen class is best suited for students with 4+ years of either formal chess lessons or competitive chess experience.
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USCF 1200-1599
King class is a great fit for students with 5+ years of either formal chess lessons or competitive chess experience.
How can my student promote into the next level?
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When your student has remained long enough within a level or by coach’s discretion, they will be administered a promotion exam. You may also request for a promotion exam to be taken, if your student has not already taken an exam within the last month.
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Your student can promote to the next level based off their US Chess Rating. They can gain a rating by acquiring a US Chess ID and attending over-the-board tournaments.
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Your student may also be promoted by a coach’s discretion. Our coaches pay close attention to students during class, and if your student is preforming above their classroom level, a coach may recommend a promotion.