Chess Online Classes Available

Empowering Minds by Making Learning Easy Through Chess Education

Join us in fighting Alzheimer's with chess education today!

300 free demos conducted in 2025 in our fight to eliminate Alzheimer's. Demo classes are now open again — only for a select number of slots due to overwhelming demand. Don't miss your chance to experience world-class training.

Learn at Your Pace

Our Chess Courses

Beginner Friendly

Foundation

New to Chess? Explore the chessboard and discover how every piece moves and interacts.

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Level Up

Beginner

Now that you know the Chessboard and how to play — it's time to level up! Learn how to build attacks, defend like a pro, and execute smart combinations in real games.

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Go Deeper

Intermediate

Good at chess? Want to take your game to a professional level? Deep dive into Theory, Puzzles, Attacks, Openings, Middlegames, Endgames, Blindfold Training, and more.

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Elite Training

Advanced

Elite-level training for serious players. Master complex strategies, tournament preparation, and high-level competitive play with grandmaster-level guidance.

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Our vision is to combat Alzheimer's and ADHD through the proven power of chess — empowering children to learn more easily by strengthening memory, intelligence, and cognitive flexibility.

We aim to build sharper minds, healthier brains, and a lifelong love for growth. Chess is not just a game — it is a tool for transformation.

Through structured programs, expert mentorship, and community outreach, the Canada Chess Foundation is on a mission to make chess accessible to every child in Canada — regardless of background or ability.

300+

Free demos in 2025

Skill levels offered

Grandmaster led

What We Offer

Programs

Group Chess Classes

Learn alongside peers in a fun, structured group environment. Our group classes foster teamwork, healthy competition, and a love for the game — perfect for beginners and intermediate players alike.

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Personal Training

One-on-one sessions tailored to your specific goals and skill level. Work directly with an expert coach who will identify your weaknesses and build a personalized roadmap to improvement.

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Chess Classes at Schools

We bring chess directly into classrooms, helping schools integrate chess into their curriculum. Our school programs are designed to boost cognitive skills, focus, and academic performance.

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Did You Know?

Chess Facts

Top 20 IQs

Six of the Top 20 people with the highest recorded IQs of all time are chess players, including Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

2× Better

Children who play chess regularly perform 2× better at math, 1.5× better at languages, and better at sciences.

Brain Health

Chess increases interneuron connections in the brain, helping families prevent mental health issues in children.

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