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

Katherine Yang

Jun 16, 2022

Great chess school. Provided many training sessions, coaching, and encouragement for the players of the 2022 Canadian Chess Challenge. We really appreciate it. Thank you, Vancouver Chess School!...

Kim Nguyen

Apr 4, 2023

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...

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...

Holly

Sep 17, 2023

I can't express enough how much I appreciate Vancouver Chess School (VCS) for their incredible contributions to my son's chess journey. VCS stands out as the finest and most prestigious chess school i...

Pratik Thakare

Mar 27, 2023

Son has been attending this school for about 1 year, and the development we have seen is incredible. He loves this school and is always excited for the next class and tournaments. Instructors are very...

Peter Chan

May 14, 2021

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....

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....

Sharon Zhang

Mar 16, 2021

We have proudly been with Vancouver Chess School since day one and we have always experienced high-quality and productive lessons from all the instructors here. Not only that, but the coaches are alwa...

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...

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...

Sophie Wu

Oct 24, 2021

My kid loves playing chess and learning chess with Vancouver Chess School. Their online class allows the students to learn from home and I appreciate they have a great website for the students to prac...

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 ...

Naama Rotem-Kohavi

Jan 15, 2025

We are very pleased with the Vancouver Chess School! My child is very enthusiastic in participating in the variety of activities, pro D days, tournaments and classes they offer. The school is managed ...

Serena Wang

Jan 28, 2025

We highly recommend Vancouver Chess School, where the child has been studying for more than a year and has made great progress. The teachers are conscientious and constantly motivate the children t...

Jie Chen

Jun 30, 2023

The best chess school in Vancouver....

Cissy HUANG

Jul 20, 2024

My son attend this chess place in 2 weeks, and he has already achieved ore knight level. He cannot wait to go back there everyday....

Jennifer Russel

Jan 10, 2021

At the Vancouver Chess School, students learn much more than Chess!! It is a fun, inclusive and welcoming school, where students have the opportunity to compete at a high level, but more importantly ...

lisa y

Jul 10, 2022

Our kid really enjoyed the chess classes. The classes/activities are well structured and the coaches are patient....

crystal zhu

Mar 22, 2023

My son loves Vancouver Chess School, he had a lot fun and learned a lot....

Tadas Ceponis

Nov 16, 2021

The best school to learn chess for any kind of levels!...

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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.