Plano 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. 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.

$115/month

  • Attend Any 1 Class Per Week

$145/month (Most Popular)

  • Attend Multiple Classes Per Week

  • Attend Open Play (1 Day and Location)

  • 25% off Scholastic Tournaments

$205/month

  • Attend Multiple Classes Per Week

  • Unlimited Open Play

  • 25% off Scholastic Tournaments

  • Free Book Rentals

  • Free Entry to any Weekly Swiss

Class Times & Ranks

  • 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:
    Plano | Sundays @ 4:00pm

  • 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:
    Plano-Hybrid | Tuesday @ 5:00pm
    Plano-Hybrid | Thursday @ 5:00pm
    Plano-Hybrid | Friday @ 5:30pm
    Plano | Saturday @ 10:30am
    Plano | Sunday @ 10:00am
    Plano | Sunday @ 1:00pm
    Plano | Sunday @ 3:00pm

  • 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:
    Plano-Hybrid | Thursday @ 6:00pm
    Plano-Hybrid | Friday @ 4:30pm
    Plano | Saturday @ 9:30am
    Plano | Saturday @ 11:30am
    Plano | Sunday @ 12:00pm
    Plano | Sunday @ 2:00pm
    Online | Monday @ 5:00pm
    Online | Tuesday @ 7:00pm
    Online | Wednesday @ 6:00pm

  • Bishop Intermediate 2

    Intermediate 2 | 400-649

    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:
    Plano | Saturday @ 9:30am
    Plano | Saturday @ 11:30am
    Plano | Sunday @ 2:00pm
    Plano | Sunday @ 4:00pm
    Online | Monday @ 7:00pm
    Online | Tuesday @ 6:00pm
    Online | Wednesday @ 5:00pm
    Online | Thursday @ 5:00pm

  • Advanced | 650-999

    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:
    Plano | Saturday @ 10:30am
    Plano | Sunday @ 11:00am
    Plano | Sunday @ 3:00pm
    Online | Monday @ 6:00pm
    Online | Tuesday @ 5:00pm
    Online | Wednesday @ 7:00pm
    Online | Thursday @ 7:00pm

  • Expert | 1000-1299

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

    Class Times:
    Plano-Hybrid | Sunday @ 4:00pm
    Online | Wednesday @ 7:00pm

  • Champion | 1300+

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

    Class Times:
    Online | Sunday @ 3:00pm

Program Information

  • 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.

  • Billing & Discounts

    The payment will automatically renew each month on the same date as your initial payment. You can manage your account information through our Stripe portal. We do not charge any registration or cancellation fees. Enjoy $25 off per month with sibling registration on any of our plans by selecting the sibling add-on at checkout.

  • Pause or Cancel

    There are no fees for canceling, signing up, pausing, or switching plans. Please fill out our convenient form or adjust your account in your Stripe profile.

    Plan Change Request

  • 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

  • Open Play Night

    Open Play is a weekly event where players can come together to play chess and practice. 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.