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Explore structured courses designed to help kids learn chess step by step.
All lessons are video-based and can be completed anytime.
12 lessons • Ages 5–12
From Zero to Chess Hero | Free Chess Course for Beginners
A calm and structured introduction to chess for complete beginners. Clear rules, short lessons, and a smooth path toward confident play.
Start Course15 lessons • Ages 5–12
Targeting the King | Beginner Checkmate Course
A focused course on attacking the king and recognizing checkmate patterns. Short lessons that help players spot winning attacks and finish the game confidently.
Start Course2 lessons • Ages 5–12
Chess for Beginners | ChessHeroes Animated Course
A clear and engaging animated introduction to chess for beginners. Short lessons, simple explanations, and a fun story that makes learning chess easy.
Start CourseWhy Families Choose Our Chess Courses
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Step-by-Step Structured Learning
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Clear Progression and Measurable Improvement
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Designed for children and beginners
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ChessHeroes is our online learning platform where students watch lessons, solve puzzles, and track their progress.
Start Learning on ChessHeroesWhat parents are saying
I represented team BC at the 2021 Canadian Chess Challenge, tying for first place in my section. Gyan and Jeremy at VCS were incredibly professional, organizing countless training sessions for Team BC...
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...
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 ...
Chess classes and tournaments at Vancouver Chess School has significantly transformed our kid's chess study journey. He started barely understanding anything about 6 months ago, and is now able to com...
The best school ever! My daughter loves her chess classes about 3 years! Thanks for teacher ...
VCS is a great chess school for kids. They have a lot of excellent programs, all well organized. The coaches are nice and experienced. My 8-year-old son has been there learning to play chess for more ...
My son loves Vancouver Chess School, he had a lot fun and learned a lot....
My son started learning chess at Vancouver Chess School, and he's been there for one and half year now. It is fun for him, and it teaches him important life lessons. For example, defeat helps you beco...
Vancouver Chess School is a great place for the children who like chess. My son really have a great time here....
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 ...
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...
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...
Great staff! Great learning experience for kids!...
我们强烈推介温哥华象棋学校，孩子在这个机构学习了一年多，进步非常大。 老师尽职尽责，不断激励孩子们坚持每天练习，完成习题，而且在这里...
My son joined Vancouver Chess School this year and he loves it! I regretted not sending him earlier. The classes are well-structured, the programs are well-organized, and the teachers are all very nic...
This is the best school ever...
This Chess school is amazing! Learn chess at any level, play with different people, and have fun!...
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...
A definite recommend for all families with children interested to learn or further develop their skills in chess. Our 6 year old son participated in the summer camp offered by Vancouver Chess School a...
VCS is a very good school for all age chess learners. It provides a resourceful topics on chess and there are many tournaments that you might not even have time to play all of them!...
