Chess Classes
Fall 2025
(Summer Adv. classes remaining meetings Aug 12 & 26)
(Summer Multi-Level classes remaining meetings Aug 13 &27)
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Intermediate/Advanced
Chess Class
Tuesdays, Sept. 30-Dec. 9, 2025
5:15-6:45pm eastern (4:15-5:45 central)
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This class will be geared towards experienced players, some students are very strong and the class instruction is geared accordingly.
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Instructor: Mr. Garrison
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$179 (by Fri. Sept. 26, $199 after)
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Meets Nine Tuesdays:
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Sept. 30
(we do not meet Oct. 7)
Oct 14
Oct 21
Oct 28
Nov 4
Nov 11
Nov 18
(we do not meet Nov 25)
Dec 2
Dec 9
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Multi-Level
Chess Class
Wednesdays, Oct. 1 thru Dec. 10, 2025
5:15-6:45pm eastern (4:15-5:45 central)
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This class is open to all students of any level (students should understand the rules). Most students are elementary or middle school. Students will learn openings, tactics, endgames and more.
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Instructor: Mr. Garrison
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$179 (by Fri. Sept. 26, $199 after)
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Meets Nine Wednesdays:​
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Oct 1
(we do not meet Oct. 8)
Oct 15
Oct 22
Oct 29
Nov 5
Nov 12
Nov 19
(we do not meet Nov 26)
Dec 3
Dec 10
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GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION:
How Classes are Structured:
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Every scheduled class day will be a mix of entertaining instruction and tournament play.
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All chess classes will focus on traditional chess, however, students will learn and practice other variants as well (such as crazyouse, atomic chess, etc.)
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Instructor Candidate Master Ray Garrison
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Requirements:
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Each student will need their own device and a good internet connection. Each student will need a free account at www.lichess.org
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We also recommend each device have a camera but this is not a requirement.
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Knowledge Requirements: For chess classes, all students should know the basic rules. If your child is a true beginner, please check out this excellent interactive turorial: https://lichess.org/learn#/
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Virtual Class/Camp Cancellation policy: Sorry, no refunds (credits are possible)