Vancouver Chess School

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Our Advantages

Six reasons families choose ChessHeroes online events for safe, motivating, and skill‑building competition.

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Safe & Private Environment

Only ChessHeroes students participate — no random opponents or online toxicity. Parents can relax: it’s a secure, respectful community.

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Focus on Learning,
Not Ratings

Built for growth — not point chasing. Every match reinforces lesson concepts so students apply what they learn in class.

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Fair Play & Transparency

Live coaches/arbiters supervise events to ensure fair play. Internal ratings reflect performance among true peers.

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Club Spirit & Motivation

Students compete with familiar classmates, building friendships, healthy rivalry, and a strong sense of belonging.

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Real Chess Recognition

Winners and milestones are celebrated on our website, in news, and at award ceremonies — achievements kids truly value.

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Bridge to Real Tournaments

Perfect preparation for regional & national events — students learn time control, discipline, and etiquette from home.

Upcoming tournaments

Build Confidence Weekly!

09Jun
Play. Improve. Repeat.

11Jun
Prime Time Battle

11Jun
Over the Board. Real Battles.

12Jun
Best starting tournament!

13Jun

What parents are saying

Jennifer Fu
Oct 23, 2021
Google 5 stars

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...

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...

Andrew Eisenberg
May 24, 2022
Google 5 stars

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...

Holly Song
May 10, 2016
Google 5 stars

Vancouver chess school is a top quality chess school in the lower mainland. It provides systematical training to students through excellent teachers. For only two years, my kid improves a lot and beco...

Kaustav Mukherjee
Jul 30, 2023
Google 5 stars

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 ...

Paul Du
Jul 8, 2021
Google 5 stars

This is an exceptional chess school that helped my child develop an incredible passion in the field of chess. The instructors are all engaging and helpful. There are many camps, tournaments, and other...

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!...

Neill M
May 18, 2022
Google 5 stars

My children enjoy the classes offered by Vancouver Chess School and have learned a lot in only a few weeks. The school’s online component is very easy and convenient to use for busy families as well...

Gonzalo Herrera
Oct 26, 2021
Google 5 stars

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...

T Y
Oct 8, 2022
Google 5 stars

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...

Joan Liu
Aug 28, 2024
Google 5 stars

The school has a good structure for kids to learn and excel in chess, at the same time also have lots of fun!...

Yongqiang Xu
May 1, 2024
Google 5 stars

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

Svetlana Vigurs
Nov 17, 2022
Google 5 stars

VCS is amazing place for both children who are just starting or experienced. Instructors are great, very encouraging and supportive in children's journey. As a parent with no chess experience I had a ...

Isabel R
Apr 22, 2021
Google 5 stars

The Vancouver Chess school took my son’s interest in chess and sparked an obsession. My son used to believe most things are “easy” or he would have difficulty with failures. However, this che...

Xuan Wang
Feb 26, 2025
Google 5 stars

A very good chess school! Urna is not only a champion but also an instructor who knows how to teach very young children. My daughter is a Kindergartener; she loves to come to the chess classes every S...

Helen Yu
May 20, 2022
Google 5 stars

My 6 year kid tried the absolute beginner classes and enjoyed it very much. The teacher Amir is nice. Since my boy passed the mid-term test, he was promoted to a higher level class ahead of time, savi...

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...

Kim Nguyen
Apr 4, 2023
Google 5 stars

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...

Ellenw121
Aug 7, 2024
Google 5 stars

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...

Beauty Wang
Mar 28, 2023
Google 5 stars

This Chess school is amazing for all different levels. You should join it to learn chess and have fun!...

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