CALGARY CHESS CLUB

Play Better in Calgary

Join group lessons, private coaching, youth programs, club nights, and rated games across Calgary. Learn clear plans, practice real games, and meet local players at every level.

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Metric 01

250+

Pick a path that fits your level and schedule in Calgary.

Metric 02

40+

Pick a path that fits your level and schedule in Calgary.

Metric 03

4.8/5

Pick a path that fits your level and schedule in Calgary.

HOW IT WORKS

Four easy steps

Small groups by age and level. Learn tactics, plans, and how to finish games.

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Weekly groups

Group Lessons

From $35/class

Small groups by age and level. Learn tactics, plans, and how to finish games.

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By appointment

Private Coaching

From $85/hr

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Ages 6-17

Youth Programs

From $49/session

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01Open weekly

Club Nights

From $15/night

Drop in for casual games, rated play, and a friendly chess room in Calgary.

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02Single session

Strategy Workshops

From $59/workshop

Study openings, endgames, and game review with clear notes you can use.

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03On school site

School Outreach

From $250/visit

Chess sessions for classrooms, teams, and parent groups across Calgary.

WHAT WE OFFER

Lessons, club nights, and coaching

Share your age, rating, and what you want to improve so we can match you fast.

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01

Tell Us Your Goal

Share your age, rating, and what you want to improve so we can match you fast.

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02

Pick A Plan

Choose group lessons, private coaching, youth programs, or a school visit.

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03

Start Playing

Join sessions, practice with real games, and get notes you can use next week.

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04

Track Progress

We review games, show the next step, and point you to local events.

RESULTS

Local wins and real games

One weekly group lesson One club night pass Monthly game review Youth or adult track Calgary event list

Billed monthlyBilled monthly

Starter

From $89/mo

  • One weekly group lesson
  • One club night pass
  • Monthly game review
  • Youth or adult track
  • Calgary event list
Most popularBilled monthly

Signature

From $219/mo

  • Two group classes a week
  • One private coaching call
  • Game review after class
  • Club night entry each month
  • Tournament pairing help
  • Strategy workbook pack
For schools and clubsFor schools and clubs

Scale

From $499/mo

  • Weekly school chess club
  • On-site coach each week
  • Parent and staff updates
  • Rated game night setup
  • Team tournament planning
  • Term-end skill report

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

What clients say

Eight weeks of lessons helped 18 students finish their first rated games

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Youth

North Haven Kids Built Better Endgames

Eight weeks of lessons helped 18 students finish their first rated games

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Adults

A Busy Parent Found Time To Improve

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Schools

School Team Reached City Finals

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Events

Club Night Grew in Six Weeks

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Tournaments

Tournament Prep for New Players

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Youth lessons and game review

Maya Chen

Macro of a travel chess board with an ivory knight, clock, and captured pawns.

Openings and endgame drills

Derek Walsh

Overhead chess youth kit with plastic pieces, foam-core board edge, and stacked spare sets.

School outreach and club nights

Sana Rahman

Three tournament clocks, spare queens, and stacked boards on a felt mat in a quiet chess club hall.

Pairings, ratings, and event setup

Owen Petrov

Proof

Customer notes

Verified

My son stayed focused, and he wanted to practice at home after class.

Chess clock, worn analysis board, and weighted kings on dark stone in dramatic studio light.

Tara Bell

Parent, Brentwood Chess

Verified

Private coaching gave me a clear plan before my first rated event.

Macro of a travel chess board with an ivory knight, clock, and captured pawns.

Arjun Patel

Adult player, Calgary

Verified

The school club ran on time, and the kids asked for more every week.

Overhead chess youth kit with plastic pieces, foam-core board edge, and stacked spare sets.

Mark Ellison

Teacher, SW Calgary School

Service area

Central Calgary

Downtown, Beltline, Mission, Kensington

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Area 01

Central Calgary

Downtown, Beltline, Mission, Kensington

South Calgary lake edge at golden hour with frozen water, quiet houses, and a distant church spire.

Area 02

South Calgary

Lake Bonavista, Shawnessy, Seton, Silverado

Hazy north Calgary hillside view with rooftops below Crescent Heights and Nose Hill beyond

Area 03

North Calgary

Crescent Heights, Evanston, Panorama Hills, Country Hills

Bow River curves past west Calgary streets at sunset with hazy foothills beyond.

Area 04

West Calgary

Bowness, Montgomery, West Springs, Aspen Woods

The Map

Questions

Common questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01Do you teach kids and adults?+

Yes. We teach kids, teens, and adults with group lessons, private coaching, and youth programs across Calgary.

02Can beginners join club nights?+

Yes. Beginners can join drop-in club nights, learn the rules, and play friendly games with local players in Calgary.

03Do you help with tournaments?+

Yes. We share event listings, prep plans, and game review so you can feel ready for rated play before the event.

04Do you work with schools?+

Yes. We offer school outreach with class sessions, club support, and simple skill tracking for Calgary students.

05How do private lessons work?+

You book a time, tell us your goal, and get a lesson plan based on your games and rating each week.

06What ages do you take?+

We work with young kids, teens, and adults, from first moves to rated games and club play all year.

Get Calgary chess notes

Get lesson dates, club nights, tournament listings, and short chess tips in one simple email each month.