BUILDING CHARACTER, SHAPING MINDS
How It Works
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Live Virtual Classes: 7-week sessions held once a week via Zoom (75 minutes per class).
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Two Levels to Choose From: Suitable for kids as young as 5 years old.
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Interactive Learning: Your child will learn chess basics through engaging lessons and games with other beginners.
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Flexible Options: Pick from Session 1 or Session 2 and choose the class time that fits your schedule.
Special Offers & Bonuses
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Early Bird Discount:
Bonus Gift: Receive 2 months of ChessKid Gold Membership per session (a $27 value). -
Enroll by January 16th, 2025 for 7.5% off Session 1.
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Enroll by March 19th, 2025 for 7.5% off Session 2.
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Double Session Discount: Sign up for both sessions upfront to receive an extra 5% off (when enrolled by January 16th, 2025).
We offer two levels to ensure your child gets the right start
Each class runs for 7 weeks, with one engaging lesson per week. Your child will be playing chess right away through fun, interactive mini-games!
The Perfect Start: Our 416 Chess Starters Program
Since your child is new to chess, we recommend our 416 Chess Starters Program, specially designed for brand-new players.
We've divided the Winter term into two sessions, and while your child can join either- we suggest starting with Newbie 1 in Session 1 for the best learning experience:
Ready to enroll?
Simply fill out the attached registration form, or feel free to reach out with any questions. We’ve also included an FAQ sheet for your convenience.
Looking forward to welcoming your child to the 416 Chess family!
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Where are you located/Are your classes in-person?416 Chess Coach is based in Toronto, but our kids’ chess classes have been operating online/virtually since April 2020. We do; however, organize in-person events 2-3 times a year for students to meet up and play chess with each other in the GTA. You can look at our Instagram account for pictures from these in-person meetup events.
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How do the virtual classes work?Our classes take place via Zoom where our coaches present their lessons by broadcasting their screens. We use the free chess platform Lichess (www.lichess.org) for students to play each other in class and participate amongst themselves in tournaments.
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We are not sure which level our son/daughter is, how do we go about finding the right class?Students who are brand new to chess will automatically be assigned to one of our newbie classes. For students with previous chess experience, our knowledgeable instructors can help determine which class suits them best. In cases where we are unsure, we can conduct a short, free assessment via Zoom to determine which class is most suitable. For kids who play online or play in-person tournaments, we can place them based on their ratings or a quick review of their online games.
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Are there make-up classes?Students are expected to attend class at their scheduled class times. However, make-up classes will be accommodated where possible. We can offer make-up classes where we are provided advanced notice, and there is more than one offering of the same-level class per week. For example, if a student is in the beginner class cannot attend their scheduled class time, they can join another beginner class for that week instead. In some cases, students may be able to attend another class of a similar level to their class. Make-up classes must be arranged with the instructor ahead of time.
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How many classes are there in a course, and how does the pricing work?Our courses are 15-weeks long, and they occur once a week. You have the option of purchasing the full course at a reduced cost upfront, or you can pay for drop-in classes and attend one by one. Full details can be found on our pricing chart.