Online group chess classes for kids

Online group chess classes for kids

Join our online group chess classes for kids 5+ — learn, play, and grow with peers in a fun, structured environment, and save with discounts when you book more than one class per week.

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Why join our group classes?

Expert coaching

Learn from experienced instructors who inspire and guide every step.

Proven 12-level curriculum

Learn from experienced instructors who inspire and guide every step.

Interactive learning platform

Learn from experienced instructors who inspire and guide every step.

Real results

Students have earned world, national, and regional titles.

Weekly practice tournaments

Build skills, confidence, and competitive readiness.

Flexible scheduling

Multiple class times, online access, and easy make-up options.

What families say about us

Ryan Leong
Oct 23, 2024
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess School is not just a chess school. It is a place where children foster many different skills such as decision making, adapting to a competitive environment, and an opportunity to give ...

Freddy Lau
Mar 21, 2023
Google 5 stars

Lots of amazing teachers and players here. My son got big progress and is really enjoying. I strongly recommend the chess school....

Nancy Cao
Mar 21, 2023
Google 5 stars

I feel that the Vancouver Chess School is a very educational place for chess. They have some of Canada's top players as coaches and I was taught by a few of them. I just think that this would be a gre...

Jennifer Fu
Oct 23, 2021
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess School is a great platform for kids who love chess. My little girl enjoys the time learning and playing chess at VCS. The coaches are very experienced and patient with kids. The traini...

Jiankun Li
Nov 18, 2023
Google 5 stars

Strongly recommend National Preparation Program workshop at Vancouver Chess School by Coach Gyan and Coach Maxim, their lectures are concise and dig into deep concept in a easy to understand way for t...

M D
Dec 23, 2023
Google 5 stars

We have been thrilled with the experience our son Gabriel has had at Vancouver Chess School. The organization of the educational process is outstanding, ensuring a high-quality learning environment. A...

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...

Nikki Zh
Oct 18, 2023
Google 5 stars

VCS is a great place to learn chess. My kid loves the weekly classes and tournaments. Teachers are professional and patient, and classes are well organized. VCS also hosts monthly Vancouver Chess Fest...

Lin Lin
Sep 4, 2021
Google 5 stars

My kids enjoy learning and playing at Vancouver Chess School. Both the classes and tournaments are well-organized and the teachers are super friendly and patient. The kids are always encouraged to le...

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....

周淑霞
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...

Kaustav Mukherjee
Jul 30, 2023
Google 5 stars

Vancouver chess school has been a wonderful experience for my 8 year old. He’s gained meaningful skills, developed self-confidence and earned a medal for his accomplishments which he’s very proud ...

Ting Sun
Jul 21, 2023
Google 5 stars

Wonderful place for chess. My son luckily found this amazing school when he fell in love with chess, and had much fun during learning. There are nice and professional coaches, passionate classmates, s...

Neill M
May 18, 2022
Google 5 stars

My children enjoy the classes offered by Vancouver Chess School and have learned a lot in only a few weeks. The school’s online component is very easy and convenient to use for busy families as well...

Kalyani Labade
Jun 6, 2022
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess school is best chess academy in Vancouver. They have very talented staff. The events are well organized. They have excellent virtual chess platform. I am glad that we enrolled our chi...

Andrea Bell
Jul 30, 2023
Google 5 stars

What a school! Coach Gyan showed my son and his three best friends an incredible week of chess. It was the first camp we tried for our sports crazy kids, and all of them could not stop talking about i...

R J
Feb 22, 2024
Google 5 stars

My son Zac really likes VCS programs. It helped him from zero knowledge to a bit obsessed to chess now. I also like the VCS operation system that helps kids to focus on there target and motivate them ...

Peter Chan
May 14, 2021
Google 5 stars

VCS is a great place. The teachers are very patients and caring. My son learned a lot and chess skills and made lots of friends....

Dragon Draconian
Sep 12, 2021
Google 5 stars

We are very happy to have found VCS. My Daughter (8 yr old) loves her classes and really looks forward to them, as well as spending time having fun and learning with the other kids that have an the sa...

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....

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Our unique chess
learning method:
A Pathway to Mastery

At Chess Heroes Academy, we know kids thrive when they’re both challenged and inspired. That’s why we created a 12-level system tailored to each child’s pace — whether they’re taking their first steps in chess or already crafting brilliant moves.

Our level system

Absolute
Beginner
Beginner
Advanced
Beginner
Pre-Knigt
Knight
Pre-Bishop
Bishop
Pre-Rook
Rook
Pre-Queen
Queen
King
Child
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