Group Lessons

Every season, Chess A2Z offers structured training for players at every stage of development. Spots are limited, so sign up today!

We’re excited to launch our 2026 Fall Training Program starting in September! This fall, Chess A2Z will continue offering structured training for players at every stage of development. Fall 2026 training classes include:

  • Beginner (Prerequisite: Know the names of the pieces and how they move) — Coaches: Kavish Dhar, Aarna Dhar
  • Level 2 (USCF 200–500) — Coach: Yian Lin
  • Level 3 (USCF 500–800) — Coach: Karthik Bimod
  • Level 4 (USCF 700–1000) — Coach: National Master (NM) Austin Liu
  • Elite 1 (USCF 900–1200) — Coaches: Woman Grandmaster (WGM) Zoey Tang, NM Austin Tang
  • Elite 2 (USCF 1200–1500) — Coach: International Master (IM) Ming Lu
  • Master Track (USCF 1500+) — Coach: IM Ming Lu

Levels 2 to Elite 2 are capped at 12 students per class. Beginner and Master Track classes are capped at 6 students each. The rating ranges above are for reference only. We are happy to evaluate placement based on a player’s readiness and spot availability. Our coaching team combines years of competitive chess with teaching experience. What sets our program apart is a structured curriculum tailored to each level, weekly graded homework, office hour support, in-class practice tournaments, and a thoughtful long-term approach to chess improvement. Our goal is not only to help students improve their ratings, but also to help them build good thinking habits and a lasting love for the game.

Beginner, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Elite 1 (Fridays)

Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

  • Beginner:  5:00pm-5:45pm
  • Levels 2 and 3: 5:00pm–6:00pm lecture | Office hour and arena: 6:00pm–7:00pm
  • Level 4 and Elite 1: 6:30pm–7:30pm lecture | 7:30pm–8:30pm office hour and arena (Elite 1 students will have in-class tournaments during this time)

Elite 2 and Master Track (Sundays)

Dates: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22

  • Elite 2: 5:45pm–6:45pm lecture | 6:50pm–7:20pm in-class tournament
  • Master Track: 6:50pm–7:20pm in-class tournament | 7:30pm–8:30pm lecture

Tuition

  • Beginner: Free
  • Levels 2, 3, and 4: $160 | Current students: $120
  • Elite 1 and Elite 2: $220 | Current students: $180
  • Master Track: $320 | Current students: $280

Registration Link: https://chessa2z.org/xjpg

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