Chess Classes
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Most Commonly Asked Question: Yes, students can make up classes they miss!
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Space is limited in Our Classes.
2024
September 2024
![rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rook.png)
Knight Class: (Beginning Level 1) 8-Weeks
Tuition: $182 $152
Prerequisites: Completed Pawn Level Novice Class, or instructor approval. Students must know how the chess pieces move to enroll in this class.
Again, all students who have completed the Novice (Pawn Level 0) chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This class is perfect for students who already know how the chess pieces move and are interested in continuing to improve their chess game! This is an excellent foundational course that will help students develop expertise in executing checkmating patterns. Students will also be introduced to tactics, as well as lessons to help the students establish solid chess fundamental knowledge of opening and middle game play. Students will be able to compete in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
September 8 – October 27, 2024
Sundays 11:30 am – 12: 25 pm: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 8-week class (Do not need to register again)
![bishop_256](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bishop_256.png)
Bishop Class: (Beginning Level 2-4) 8-Weeks
Tuition: $182 $152
Prerequisites: Completion of the Knight Level Class, or instructor approval.
All Students who completed the Knight level chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This is an excellent foundational course that dives deeper into the more advanced chess fundamentals. This course will help students to continue to develop a solid foundation for learning more advanced chess concepts in the future. Students will learn how to effectively set up and utilize the fundamental checkmating patterns learned at the Knight Level. Furthermore, in addition to learning new tactical patterns and deeper strategic concepts, the fundamental principles of opening, middle game, and endgame play will be explored. Students will be able to compete at a higher level in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Saturdays – Temple City (Location Information)
September 7 – October 26, 2024
Saturdays 10:00 am – 10: 55 am: 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
September 8 – October 27, 2024
Sundays 10:30 am – 11: 25 am: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 8-week class (Do not need to register again)
August 2024
![rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rook.png)
Knight Class Summer Session 2 Program: (Beginning Level 1) 8-Weeks
Tuition: $182 $152
Prerequisites: Completed Pawn Level Novice Class, or instructor approval. Students must know how the chess pieces move to enroll in this class.
Again, all students who have completed the Novice (Pawn Level 0) chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This class is perfect for students who already know how the chess pieces move and are interested in continuing to improve their chess game! This is an excellent foundational course that will help students develop expertise in executing checkmating patterns. Students will also be introduced to tactics, as well as lessons to help the students establish solid chess fundamental knowledge of opening and middle game play. Students will be able to compete in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
August 4 – September 29, 2024
Sundays 11:30 am – 12: 25 pm: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 (NO class on 9/1 due to Labor Day Weekend)
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 8-week class (Do not need to register again)
July 2024
![rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rook.png)
Knight Class Summer Session 1 Program: (Beginning Level 1) 8-Weeks
Tuition: $182 $152
Prerequisites: Completed Pawn Level Novice Class, or instructor approval. Students must know how the chess pieces move to enroll in this class.
Again, all students who have completed the Novice (Pawn Level 0) chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This class is perfect for students who already know how the chess pieces move and are interested in continuing to improve their chess game! This is an excellent foundational course that will help students develop expertise in executing checkmating patterns. Students will also be introduced to tactics, as well as lessons to help the students establish solid chess fundamental knowledge of opening and middle game play. Students will be able to compete in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
July 7 – August 25, 2024
Sundays 11:30 am – 12: 25 pm: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 8-week class (Do not need to register again)
![bishop_256](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bishop_256.png)
Bishop Class Summer Program: (Beginning Level 2 & 3) 8-Weeks
Tuition: $182 $152
Prerequisites: Completion of the Knight Level Class, or instructor approval.
All Students who completed the Knight level chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This is an excellent foundational course that dives deeper into the more advanced chess fundamentals. This course will help students to continue to develop a solid foundation for learning more advanced chess concepts in the future. Students will learn how to effectively set up and utilize the fundamental checkmating patterns learned at the Knight Level. Furthermore, in addition to learning new tactical patterns and deeper strategic concepts, the fundamental principles of opening, middle game, and endgame play will be explored. Students will be able to compete at a higher level in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Saturdays – Temple City (Location Information)
July 6 – August 24, 2024
Saturdays 1:00 pm – 1: 55 pm: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
July 7 – August 25, 2024
Sundays 10:30 am – 11: 25 pm: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 8-week class (Do not need to register again)
![Rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/knight.png)
Rook Class: (Intermediate Level 5-7) Continuous Enrollment
Tuition: Choose a Membership Plan
Prerequisites: Completed All Bishop Levels, or instructor approval.
Course Description: This class is suitable for intermediate-advanced chess students who are eager to take their game to the next level. We will be covering intermediate and advanced chess concepts, which include more complicated tactical themes, as well as focus on progressively more advanced principles and strategies of opening, middle game, and endgame play.
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
The Class is Active and Ongoing – Join Anytime!
Sundays 9:30 am – 10: 25 am: Continuous Enrollment – Join Anytime (See tuition payment below)
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Current, former, and returning Students Do not need to register again, simply choose a membership plan
(Queen Membership has the best balance of value and flexibility)
June 2024
![rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rook.png)
Knight Class: (Beginning Level 1)
Tuition: $88 $76
Prerequisites: Completed Pawn Level Novice Class, or instructor approval. Students must know how the chess pieces move to enroll in this class.
Again, all students who have completed the Novice (Pawn Level 0) chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This class is perfect for students who already know how the chess pieces move and are interested in continuing to improve their chess game! This is an excellent foundational course that will help students develop expertise in executing checkmating patterns. Students will also be introduced to tactics, as well as lessons to help the students establish solid chess fundamental knowledge of opening and middle game play. Students will be able to compete in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Saturdays – Temple City (Location Information)
June 8 – June 29, 2024
Saturdays 9:00 am – 9:55 am: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
June 9 – June 30, 2024
Sundays 11:30 am – 12: 25 pm: 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 4-week class (Do not need to register again)
![bishop_256](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bishop_256.png)
Junior Bishop Class: (Beginning Level 2)
Tuition: $ $7688
Prerequisites: Completion of the Knight Level Class, or instructor approval.
All Students who completed the Knight level chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This is an excellent foundational course that dives deeper into the more advanced chess fundamentals. This course will help students to continue to develop a solid foundation for learning more advanced chess concepts in the future. Students will learn how to effectively set up and utilize the fundamental checkmating patterns learned at the Knight Level. Furthermore, in addition to learning new tactical patterns and deeper strategic concepts, the fundamental principles of opening, middle game, and endgame play will be explored. Students will be able to compete at a higher level in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Saturdays – Temple City (Location Information)
June 8 – June 29, 2024
Saturdays 10:00 am – 10:55 am: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
June 9 – June 30, 2024
Sundays 10:30 am – 11: 25 pm: 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 4-week class (Do not need to register again)
![Rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/knight.png)
Rook Class: (Intermediate Level 5-7) Continuous Enrollment
Tuition: Choose a Membership Plan
Prerequisites: Completed All Bishop Levels, or instructor approval.
Course Description: This class is suitable for intermediate-advanced chess students who are eager to take their game to the next level. We will be covering intermediate and advanced chess concepts, which include more complicated tactical themes, as well as focus on progressively more advanced principles and strategies of opening, middle game, and endgame play.
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
The Class is Active and Ongoing – Join Anytime!
Sundays 9:30 am – 10: 25 am: Continuous Enrollment – Join Anytime (See tuition payment below)
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Current, former, and returning Students Do not need to register again, simply choose a membership plan
(Queen Membership has the best balance of value and flexibility)
May 2024
![rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rook.png)
Knight Class: (Beginning Level 1)
Tuition: $88 $76
Prerequisites: Completed Pawn Level Novice Class, or instructor approval. Students must know how the chess pieces move to enroll in this class.
Again, all students who have completed the Novice (Pawn Level 0) chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This class is perfect for students who already know how the chess pieces move and are interested in continuing to improve their chess game! This is an excellent foundational course that will help students develop expertise in executing checkmating patterns. Students will also be introduced to tactics, as well as lessons to help the students establish solid chess fundamental knowledge of opening and middle game play. Students will be able to compete in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Saturdays – Temple City (Location Information)
May 11 – June 1, 2024
Saturdays 10:00 am – 10:55 am: 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
May 12 – June 2, 2024
Sundays 11:30 am – 12: 25 pm: 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 4-week class (Do not need to register again)
![bishop_256](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bishop_256.png)
Junior Bishop Class: (Beginning Level 2)
Tuition: $ $152182
Prerequisites: Completion of the Knight Level Class, or instructor approval.
All Students who completed the Knight level chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This is an excellent foundational course that dives deeper into the more advanced chess fundamentals. This course will help students to continue to develop a solid foundation for learning more advanced chess concepts in the future. Students will learn how to effectively set up and utilize the fundamental checkmating patterns learned at the Knight Level. Furthermore, in addition to learning new tactical patterns and deeper strategic concepts, the fundamental principles of opening, middle game, and endgame play will be explored. Students will be able to compete at a higher level in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Saturdays – Temple City (Location Information)
May 11 – June 29, 2024
Saturdays 10:00 am – 10:55 am: 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
May 12 – June 30, 2024
Sundays 10:30 am – 11: 25 pm: 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 8-week class (Do not need to register again)
![Rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/knight.png)
Rook Class: (Intermediate Level 5-7) Continuous Enrollment
Tuition: Choose a Membership Plan
Prerequisites: Completed All Bishop Levels, or instructor approval.
Course Description: This class is suitable for intermediate-advanced chess students who are eager to take their game to the next level. We will be covering intermediate and advanced chess concepts, which include more complicated tactical themes, as well as focus on progressively more advanced principles and strategies of opening, middle game, and endgame play.
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
Began April 14, 2024 – Active and Ongoing – Join Anytime!
Sundays 9:30 am – 10: 25 am: Continuous Enrollment – Join Anytime (See tuition payment below)
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Current, former, and returning Students Do not need to register again, simply choose a membership plan
(Queen Membership has the best balance of value and flexibility)
April 2024
![rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rook.png)
Knight Class: (Beginning Level 1)
Tuition: $88 $76
Prerequisites: Completed Pawn Level Novice Class, or instructor approval. Students must know how the chess pieces move to enroll in this class.
All Students who completed the Novice (Pawn Level 0) chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This class is perfect for students who already know how the chess pieces move and are interested in continuing to improve their chess game! This is an excellent foundational course that will help students develop expertise in executing checkmating patterns. Students will also be introduced to tactics, as well as lessons to help the students establish solid chess fundamental knowledge of opening and middle game play. Students will be able to compete in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Saturdays – Temple City (Location Information)
April 13 – May 4, 2024
Saturdays 10:00 am – 10:55 am: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
April 14 – May 5, 2024
Sundays 11:30 am – 12: 25 pm: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Returning Students: Click Here to Submit Tuition Payment for the 4-week class(Do not need to register again)
![Rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/knight.png)
Rook Class: (Intermediate Level 5-7) Continuous Enrollment
Tuition: Choose a Membership Plan
Prerequisites: Completed All Bishop Levels, or instructor approval.
Course Description: This class is suitable for intermediate-advanced chess students who are eager to take their game to the next level. We will be covering intermediate and advanced chess concepts, which include more complicated tactical themes, as well as focus on progressively more advanced principles and strategies of opening, middle game, and endgame play.
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
Begins April 14, 2024
Sundays 9:30 am – 10: 25 am: Continuous Enrollment – Join Anytime (See tuition payment below)
Important: Returning students do NOT have to fill out the registration form again (unless you have info that needs to be updated), simply proceed to tuition payment. After payment, simply email us at: ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com with the name of the student(s) to be enrolled.
New Students: Click Here to Register
Current, former, and returning Students Do not need to register again, simply choose a membership plan
(Queen Membership has the best balance of value and flexibility)
March 2024
![rook](https://scholasticchessacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rook.png)
Knight Class: (Beginning Level 1)
Tuition: $176 $152
Prerequisites: Completed Pawn Level Novice Class, or instructor approval. Students must know how the chess pieces move to enroll in this class.
All Students who completed the Novice (Pawn Level 0) chess class may enroll in this class.
Course Description: This class is perfect for students who already know how the chess pieces move and are interested in continuing to improve their chess game! This is an excellent foundational course that will help students develop expertise in executing checkmating patterns. Students will also be introduced to tactics, as well as lessons to help the students establish solid chess fundamental knowledge of opening and middle game play. Students will be able to compete in rated chess tournaments by the completion of this class, if they so desire.
Saturdays – Temple City (Location Information)
March 9 – May 4, 2024
Saturdays 10:00 am – 10:55 am: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
Sundays – Pasadena Location (Location Information)
March 10 – May 5, 2024
10:30 am – 11: 25 am: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
Chess Instructor
Coach David
(626) 658-7997
ScholasticChessAcademy@gmail.com