Fall classes start Sept 14

Classes will be held online 3 Saturdays a month with one in person group meeting the first Saturday of each month at Lamond Riggs library.  There are two large regional tournaments and several coed tournaments throughout the year. Students will recieve books and a chesskids.com account

Classroom fee is $100 for new students $75 for returning students. Awards and incentives also to motivate students.

All announcements or updates will be posted to website as necessary. Register below. 

Chess Girls DC will establish a solid foundation using step by step instruction on chesskids.com platform. and Chess STEPS method. Students will transition to National Master David Bennett class after completing the Queen level chesskids.com.  Beginner classes will be guided by chesskids.com and teacher. Beginners must have a strong understanding of alphabet and counting to 10.

Intermediate players will receive group instruction and analysis of games  with Coach and National Master David Bennett. Students will engage in tournament activity during the week using chesskids.com. chess.com and  Li Chess. Students will be taught to notate and work with Chess engines.

Students will receive a gold membership to study independently on Chesskids.com. Awards and certificates will be given to students upon completing the Queen level of Chesskids.com. Students will participate in All girls tournaments, coed tournaments and more. Students will work towards skills to participate in Chess tournaments. Chess Girls DC is the host of many citywide and  regional tournaments. Chess Girls DC uses strong written  and online curriculum.  Classes are every Saturday unless where noted on calendar for holidays and tournaments. 

There is a Friday  7pm online  component to class.