Chess Heroes Academy

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  • From Zero to Chess Hero | Free Chess Course for Beginners

    12 lessons

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  • Targeting the King | Beginner Checkmate Course

    15 lessons

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  • Chess for Beginners | ChessHeroes Animated Course

    2 lessons

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🎯 Final Skill Test

After the lessons, take a short online assessment. It helps us recommend the correct next level and the best learning format.

πŸš€ What Comes Next

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πŸ… Why Parents Trust Chess Heroes Academy

  • 15+ years of teaching experience
  • 5,000+ students taught worldwide
  • Multiple Provincial & National Champions
  • 3 Scholastic World Champions trained through our programs

Why Chess Heroes Academy

  • Coach
    Experienced coaches, unified system

    consistent teaching standards across all classes

  • Book
    15-year refined curriculum

    proven path from beginner to master

  • Website
    All-in-one educational platform

    lessons, homework, puzzles, tests β€” fully integrated

  • PC
    12 structured levels

    clear benchmarks, certificates, measurable progress

  • Pedestal
    Regular rated tournaments

    real competitive experience, not just theory

  • Cup
    World champion track record

    proof the system works at the highest level

What families say about us

Jiyang Gao
Jan 24, 2021
Google 5 stars

I first got to know Vancouver Chess School when I registered my son for the VCS’ Chess in School program in 2016. I simply wanted to expose him to an extracurricular activity, but I didn’t expect ...

Roger Patterson
May 18, 2021
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess School does a great job of sparking excitement for chess in kids. Their regular tournaments are very well organized, and they have gone the extra mile in making sure tournaments, even...

T Low
Jan 4, 2021
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess School has been a blessing to our family and to the Chess Community. The instruction has been top notch and we love the fact that the school regularly has chess competitions. The schoo...

Yongqiang Xu
May 1, 2024
Google 5 stars

The coaches are very nice and responsible, my son has been in this school for one year, he really like it....

Xuejing Liu
Jun 8, 2021
Google 5 stars

My son started chess class at VCS 2 years ago and had loads of fun. The chess school arranges class systematically and strategically which ensures the kids build up solid foundation for the next level...

Grateful li
Jan 26, 2023
Google 5 stars

An excellent place to learn chess! The teachers are all very professional and eager to teach their students new material. My son had a lot of fun learning at this school....

Lily He
Apr 22, 2021
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess School is a highly professional chess school. The teachers in the school are approachable and dedicated on teaching, which provides kids a great milieu of learning chess. Many students...

Tran Vinh
Apr 6, 2023
Google 5 stars

Our children began learning at Vancouver Chess School around six months ago. Their remarkable progress in chess is all thanks to the outstanding coaching and education provided by the school. Recently...

Linda Shen
Jul 1, 2023
Google 5 stars

My son joined Van Chess three years ago and now he is in grade 3. He has learned so much here and has grown from a beginner player to Bishop level already. He loved all his lessons and also playing ch...

Linda Shen
Sep 2, 2021
Google 5 stars

This is a great place to let your child learn playing chess. The teachers are extremely friendly and experienced. The school is well organized with different levels and tournament opportunities, very ...

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Mar 15, 2023
Google 5 stars

My son has learned chess for just half a year and has already participated in many competitions. We are very proud of him. Vancouver Chess School teaches every student with responsibility and is a gre...

Mary Wong
Sep 18, 2021
Google 5 stars

It is the de facto place to go for chess class in Vancouver. My kid got into chess after in-school chess class from VanChess, and has been going to their group and private classes for years. They ha...

Eric Chan
Feb 26, 2023
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess School is fantastic! VCS is very well organized, structured, and provides learners of all levels with opportunities and support to improve their skills.. or to just have fun playing c...

Serena Wang
Jan 28, 2025
Google 5 stars

We highly recommend Vancouver Chess School, where the child has been studying for more than a year and has made great progress. The teachers are conscientious and constantly motivate the children t...

Winnie Li
Apr 28, 2022
Google 5 stars

Wow! The Vancouver Chess School is such a great place for children to learn Chess! Awesome coaches and amazing programs! The coaches are very professional and experienced....

Pengcheng Fang
May 1, 2022
Google 5 stars

I love vanchess! It taught my brother endgame techniques that he never knew about and tactics. I appreciate vanchess for its effective teachings....

Y Zho
Apr 28, 2024
Google 5 stars

My son just started taking classes at VCS last year. He got promoted to pre-bishop recently. It’s quite an achievement for a beginner just started play chess couple of months ago. VCS provides effec...

Beauty Wang
Mar 28, 2023
Google 5 stars

This Chess school is amazing for all different levels. You should join it to learn chess and have fun!...

Carol Cao
Feb 28, 2023
Google 5 stars

This is a fun place to start learning chess. The teacher is patient and experienced. Group classes gather same level players together and are interactive and engaging. There are regular tournaments th...

Bilyana Ward
Sep 12, 2022
Google 5 stars

A serious, technically innovative chess academy for all levels. Our son and daughter have thrived here. The teachers care, and students are encouraged with clever games, safe and appropriate social me...

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