Vancouver Chess School
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  1. The history of chess
  2. Chess notation
  3. Introduce the King
  4. Introduce the Rook
  5. Introduce the Bishop
  6. Introduce the Queen
  7. Introduce the Knight
  8. Introduce the Pawn #1
  9. Introduce the Pawn #2
  10. Capture the opponent's piece #1
  11. Check
  12. Checkmate
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  1. Capture the opponent's piece #1
  2. Check
  3. Checkmate
  4. Checkmate in 1 move #1
  5. Checkmate in 1 move #2
  6. Mating with major pieces
  7. Mating with the Queen
  8. How to checkmate with Rook and King
  9. Castling
  10. Draw
  11. Chess tactics Knight Fork
  12. Piece value
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  1. Mating with major pieces
  2. Mating with the Queen
  3. How to checkmate with Rook and King
  4. Checkmate in 1 move #3
  5. Checkmate in 1 move #4
  6. Chess tactics Knight Fork
  7. Chess tactics Pawn Fork
  8. How to start the game #1
  9. Back rank checkmate
  10. Chess tactics Pin
  11. Chess tactics Double attack
  12. Chess tactics Skewer
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  1. How to start the game #1
  2. Evaluation of Material Imbalances
  3. Back rank checkmate
  4. Chess tactics Pin
  5. Chess tactics Double attack
  6. Chess tactics Skewer
  7. How to start the game #2
  8. Chess tactics Discovered check
  9. Equivalent exchange and sacrifice
  10. Passed pawns
  11. Chess tactics Smothered mate
  12. Converting material advantage into a win
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  1. How to Play in the Opening #1
  2. How to Play in the Opening #2
  3. How to Play in the Opening #3
  4. How to Play in the Opening #4
  5. Attacking the uncastled king
  6. Chess tactics (knight)
  7. Diagonals
  8. Chess tactics (pawn)
  9. How to play in endgame, pawn endings #1
  10. Exploiting a pin
  11. Attacking the King. Sacrifice on f7 (f2), h7 (h2)
  12. Chess tactics (major pieces)
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What parents are saying

Gu Family
Dec 25, 2022
Google 5 stars

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...

Bilyana Ward
Sep 12, 2022
Google 5 stars

A serious, technically innovative chess academy for all levels. Our son and daughter have thrived here. The teachers care, and students are encouraged with clever games, safe and appropriate social me...

Freddy Lau
Mar 21, 2023
Google 5 stars

Lots of amazing teachers and players here. My son got big progress and is really enjoying. I strongly recommend the chess school....

Cyprien Lomas
Apr 26, 2022
Google 5 stars

The Vancouver Chess School is a treasure! My family first become aware of them through their school programs years ago. These were were life savers and also let my kids explore chess in a structured...

Karen K
May 22, 2024
Google 5 stars

We are so happy that we found Vanchess school and registered online classes for our son to learn chess. It is definitely the right choice. Our son shows great interest in playing chess, active thinkin...

Eugenia Jacobs
Feb 23, 2022
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The best school ever! My daughter loves her chess classes about 3 years! Thanks for teacher ...

Ario Salari
Feb 20, 2022
Google 5 stars

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

Kate Chung
Sep 24, 2024
Google 5 stars

A fantastic place to let your child experience chess play with different kids in a well organized and clean environment. Their lessons are very useful. My child has been teaching me all that she learn...

Peter Lei
May 3, 2024
Google 5 stars

This school has helped me a lot with my chess journey, starting at pawn level, I mean what I say below genuinely. Staff: The backbone of the institution, the staff and coaches are friendly, genuine, ...

Ryan Leong
Oct 23, 2024
Google 5 stars

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 ...

Naama Rotem-Kohavi
Jan 15, 2025
Google 5 stars

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 ...

Yanyan Yang
Apr 29, 2022
Google 5 stars

My son has been with Vancouver Chess School for a few years, where he gained great knowledge of chess techniques and strategies. with the guidance from experienced coaches in VCS, my son has successf...

Jennifer Russel
Jan 10, 2021
Google 5 stars

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 ...

Leon Gong
Jul 5, 2021
Google 5 stars

A great chess school. Our kid Leon attended his very first chess tournament in this school three years ago and now won his provincial champion and represent BC to win his first national champion. For ...

Lian Bo
Jun 17, 2022
Google 5 stars

Friendly and helpful teachers. They organized many tournament for different level chess players. Helped my kid improve chess skills!...

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...

Lulu Ban
Oct 8, 2021
Google 5 stars

This school is fantastic! Both of my boys love it so much. Great website design with its own chess homework, practice games and online challenges. Many of chess events for kids to have opportunities t...

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...

Christy Xie
Feb 27, 2024
Google 5 stars

VCS is great place to learn chess. My son really loves their programs. They have both online and office classes which are thoughtfully designed, blending theorectical knowledge and practical play. The...

Mike Zhu
Apr 5, 2023
Google 5 stars

We settled in Vancouver last year, and since our child has experienced in China for 6 years, we hope to continue his interest in Vancouver. We are grateful to VCS for their weekly chess classes and fr...

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