Chess Heroes Academy

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Our Advantages

Six reasons families choose ChessHeroes online events for safe, motivating, and skill‑building competition.

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Safe & Private Environment

Only ChessHeroes students participate — no random opponents or online toxicity. Parents can relax: it’s a secure, respectful community.

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Focus on Learning,
Not Ratings

Built for growth — not point chasing. Every match reinforces lesson concepts so students apply what they learn in class.

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Fair Play & Transparency

Live coaches/arbiters supervise events to ensure fair play. Internal ratings reflect performance among true peers.

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Club Spirit & Motivation

Students compete with familiar classmates, building friendships, healthy rivalry, and a strong sense of belonging.

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Real Chess Recognition

Winners and milestones are celebrated on our website, in news, and at award ceremonies — achievements kids truly value.

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Bridge to Real Tournaments

Perfect preparation for regional & national events — students learn time control, discipline, and etiquette from home.

Upcoming tournaments

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08Sep
Play. Improve. Repeat.

10Sep
Best starting tournament!

12Sep

What parents are saying

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...

Jo Ro
Mar 4, 2025
Google 5 stars

Great staff! Great learning experience for kids!...

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...

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...

Derek Meng
Aug 5, 2023
Google 5 stars

Very good place to learn chess and playing tournaments, no matter if you’re a total beginner or really advanced. Plus, they have Summer camps for all to come too!...

Guiqing Yin
May 9, 2024
Google 5 stars

My boys take 2 programs in Vancouver Chess School. They joined the NPP program around one and half years ago. The course is a little bit hard for them which I believe is a good thing. If you want your...

Khangmin Lee
Mar 15, 2021
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess School has given my 2 kids a fun, intellectual and safe space to hang out with other like-minded children. They have very competent and experienced instructors. Both their in-person (p...

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...

Antonia b
Oct 25, 2021
Google 5 stars

I have been a student at this academy for many years now and has guided me to many achievements. The academy helped me with my university applications as I can put the awards I received and competitio...

Nana Z
Feb 11, 2022
Google 5 stars

My son is learning chess there from 5 years old. Teachers are amazing, VCS is great place for kids to learn chess, they can meet lots of chess lover and lots of chance to play chess. Mr G is my son’...

Praveen Lazer
Nov 10, 2021
Google 5 stars

Vanchess has been really helping my son to stay focused and helping him to build confidence. So far I am really happy with my son's progress and looking forward to participating in their future camps ...

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...

HOU LIBERTY
Apr 30, 2022
Google 5 stars

My son started chess classes here from 5 years old. He told me it is a good place to learn chess. Actually, he has made big progress on it. He also said, his coach Uranchmeg is a really awesome tea...

Hong Zhou
May 16, 2022
Google 5 stars

Great a chess school! My son made great progress while learning chess in VSC, where he got a lot of chess strategy and practice opportunities. Most importantly, my son has always been inspired to fac...

Holly Song
May 10, 2016
Google 5 stars

Vancouver chess school is a top quality chess school in the lower mainland. It provides systematical training to students through excellent teachers. For only two years, my kid improves a lot and beco...

Radin SP
Apr 2, 2023
Google 5 stars

The best place that you can play chess in Vancouver....

Miranda Li
Apr 20, 2021
Google 5 stars

My son wanted to take chess lessons last year before the lockdown, so I signed up for the spring term for him. I was concerned about the effectiveness of the online lessons, but it has turned out to b...

Andrew Hemstapat
Jun 19, 2022
Google 5 stars

I represented team BC at the 2019 Canadian Chess Challenge (CCC), where I won 1st place in the toughest section of the competition. This year, Gyan personally invited me to Captain Team BC at the 2022...

Jane Huang
Mar 24, 2021
Google 5 stars

Vancouver Chess School is an absolutely wonderful school for kids. Moving up from lower level class (Pawn) to higher ones ( Bishop) is a good way to build children’s motivation. All coaches and staf...

Ario Salari
Feb 20, 2022
Google 5 stars

It’s really good, it helped me achieve so much in just a couple months!...

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