VCS Group chess classes

Inspire. Train. Achieve. A complete train system for future champions — Online & In person — Ages 5+.

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Why join our group classes?

Expert instruction

Our professional instructors guide every step of your child’s chess journey with passion and experience.

12-level proven curriculum

Our structured system develops logic, tactics, and strategy — from total beginners to national-level players.

Next-gen learning platform

Our interactive platform offers class content, daily puzzles, tests, homework, video tutorials, and detailed performance dashboards.

World-class results

VCS students have earned 3 World Titles, 3 FIDE Master titles, and 20+ National/100+ provincial championships.

Personalized progress

Small, level-based classes and promotion criteria ensure every student learns at the right pace with targeted support.

Built-in practice tournaments

Students apply skills in weekly class tournaments on our platform, boosting confidence, sportsmanship, and competitive readiness.

Life skills development

Chess enhances critical thinking, concentration, decision-making, and discipline that benefit all areas of life and school.

Supportive community

Friendly classmates, social activities, and shared growth create an environment where kids thrive and friendships grow.

Flexible & convenient

Multiple class times, in-person and online options, and seamless make-ups make it easy to fit chess into any schedule.

What parents are saying

Mandy Cordingley

Feb 24, 2024

All the teachers are very talented and patient with kids. My kid excels at this school very fast. There are online and in person classes and tournaments that can accommodate everyone. I highly recomme...

adanLOLt

Nov 6, 2024

Coaches are nice and friendly and they help out whenever we need it....

Linda Shen

Sep 2, 2021

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 ...

Aimee R

Dec 22, 2021

My son has been taking chess lessons at the Vancouver Chess School for at least 3 years now and he absolutely loves it! The instructors are great! The materials they cover always challenges him and th...

Ting Sun

Jul 21, 2023

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...

DIVYA NARAYANAN

Nov 22, 2021

My Son started attending their online classes for the past 4 months. This has been an exciting and insightful experience learning the nuances of the game, strategies and new ways of approaching a pro...

Kaustav Mukherjee

Jul 30, 2023

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 ...

R J

Feb 22, 2024

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 ...

Matthew Du

Aug 8, 2022

Incredible chess centre! I grew up with this place and do not regret a second!!!...

Maggie Xu

Apr 16, 2021

The best teacher, patience, my child learned here from 2017, not only learns to play chess, but also exercises how to deal with various challenges, how to judge the improvement of ability, so that now...

kana guo

Mar 26, 2023

I highly recommend this chess training school to anyone looking to improve their chess skills. The instructors are all highly knowledgeable and experienced, especially Gyan Awatramani. And their pass...

Jia Feng

Jun 29, 2023

Vancouver Chess School is a great place for the children who like chess. My son really have a great time here....

Guiqing Yin

May 9, 2024

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...

Alice Fan

Jan 7, 2021

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...

Andrea Bell

Jul 30, 2023

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...

x g

Apr 28, 2022

Looking for a place to develop my son chess skills. Found Vancouver Chess School, Best choice ever. Great online class, Competitive chess event to keep things interesting for kids. If your kids like c...

Alyssa Wang

Jul 9, 2018

This is the best school ever...

Jie Chen

Jun 30, 2023

The best chess school in Vancouver....

Jennifer Fu

Oct 23, 2021

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...

Dragon Draconian

Sep 12, 2021

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...

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Our Unique Chess Learning Methodology:
A Pathway to Mastery

At Chess Heroes Academy, we believe every child learns best when they're challenged and inspired. That's why we built a 12-level system tailored to their unique pace - whether they're just starting or already making brilliant moves.