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

Gu Family

Dec 25, 2022

The school teaches professional chess technique and encourages sportsmanship. It meets where your child's level is whether it is beginner or advanced. It is an exciting journey for a child to keep imp...

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...

Grateful li

Jan 26, 2023

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....

Gonzalo Herrera

Oct 26, 2021

My son has been enrolled with the school for approximately 7 months now and he has really enjoyed the experience, plus he has improved his game a lot. The teaching methods adapted for children strike...

Beauty Wang

Oct 2, 2024

This Chess school is amazing! Learn chess at any level, play with different people, and have fun!...

Hugh Jo

Oct 31, 2024

Vancouver Chess school is one of the best with great education, teachers are all kind and patient with big smile....

Vera Cui

Apr 11, 2021

Great chess school! My son Sky loves learning and playing chess at VCS....

Lin Lin

Sep 4, 2021

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...

Eugenia Jacobs

Feb 23, 2022

The best school ever! My daughter loves her chess classes about 3 years! Thanks for teacher ...

Grace Liu

Oct 14, 2022

My son has been attending Vanchess for half a year now. It has been a great learning experience and his skills improved very much. His instructor Gyan is professional, kind, encouraging and patient. ...

Ryan Leong

Oct 23, 2024

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 ...

adanLOLt

Nov 6, 2024

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

Yongqiang Xu

May 1, 2024

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

Anne Lee

Apr 30, 2021

My daughter has been taking chess for a number of years now. Gyan has been very supportive since day 1 and allowed her to progress at her pace. With heavy school workload, my daughter managed to res...

Andrew Eisenberg

May 24, 2022

We've been taking our daughter to Vancouver Chess School for the last 4 years or so. She loves chess and this school and its teachers are a large part of why. The teachers at this school take a person...

Jiankun Li

Nov 18, 2023

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...

Ellenw121

Aug 7, 2024

Vancouver chess school offers the chess expertise and flexible class schedule both online and in person classes. My son enjoys her chess mates time very much and recommend to whom you may just start u...

Youlandy Liu

Feb 18, 2022

My kids really love this school。The teacher are very professional, very Patient, very methodical. So that kids can go from not doing anything at first to now very like chess. And now with pandemic, ...

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...

Kate Tsai

Jun 6, 2021

My son started his first chess lesson at Vancouver Chess School at age 5. Continuing on, now at age 9, chess is still his favorite subject among all. There are many good things about Vancouver Chess ...

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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.