Group Lessons
Our group lessons are fun, interactive and informative and are a great way for students to practice their skills and socialize with players at the same level within a small group.
We offer various levels, from complete beginners to advanced players who play competitively. Each lesson consist of a learning segment, where the coach will teach something new, followed by practical application of what has been taught (exercises, practice games etc).​
We generally offer 3 semesters during the year: Fall (Sept - Dec), Winter (Jan - Mar), Spring (April - June)
We are starting our Winter Semester in January 2025. Classes will run for 10 weeks and all times are in MST.
For returning students, please sign up to the same group as in the fall semester. We generally keep the students in the same group for the whole year, so the students advance together within the same group. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
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Beginners Group - Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30pm MST
This class is for children who are complete beginners or who know only the very basics and may need review. This is an ideal group for students who know how the pieces move, but have not learned chess strategy yet. -
Lower Intermediate Group - Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30pm MST
This class is for children who already know the rules of chess, comfortable playing full games and know some basic strategy and tactics. -
Intermediate Group I - Thursday 5:30 – 6:30pm MST
This class is for children who have already received some formal training and are comfortable using a variety of tactics and strategy in their games. -
Intermediate Group II - Thursday 6:40 – 7:40pm MST
This class is for children who have already received some formal training and are comfortable using a variety of tactics and strategy in their games. -
Advanced Group - Tuesday 6:45 – 8:00pm MST
This class is for children with CFC rating who take part in real tournaments. Email us directly if you are interested in this group
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Dates for the Winter Semester:
Tuesday classes will start on Jan 7th and will finish on March 18th (no class on Feb 18th)
Wednesday classes will start on Jan 8th and will finish on March 19th (no class on Feb 26th)
Thursday classes will start on Jan 9th and will finish on March 20th (no class on Feb 27th)
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Cost:
Beginner and Intermediate Groups: $140 + GST ($147)
Payments via e-transfer to info@jumpingknight.com or by cheque to Jumping Knight Chess. When sending the e-transfer, please provide the name of a student so we can recognize your payment easily.
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Registration:
Please register by filling out this form:
​After filling out the form you will get the confirmation email from us. If you do not receive the confirmation message within a few minutes of signing up, please check your Spam folder just in case the confirmation email got delivered there instead of your inbox. If so, select the confirmation message and click Not Spam, which will allow future messages to get through.
Groups:
Small groups. Students will be assigned to the groups according to their rating and skill level. Please be aware that space is limited and we operate on a first come, first serve basis.
If you're not sure which group will be the best for your child, no problem, we will help. During the registration process please provide us information about your child (like how many years of experience, if they play online, what their rating is etc). If necessary, we will schedule an assessment prior to joining a group.
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Lessons & Method:
The lessons will take place via ZOOM + lichess online chess platform. Each participant will receive detailed instructions prior to the start of the lessons and full support from the coach during it.
We teach using our own method created by our Head Coach - Woman International Master Agnieszka Matras-Clement. Each lesson will consist of a learning segment, where the coach will teach something new, followed by practical application of what has been taught (exercises, practice games etc).
Additional activities:
In addition to the lessons, each student will be able to join our tournaments, where they will be able to practice what they've learnt and compete in a friendly environment.
Contact:
We're not always available to talk via phone so the best way to contact us is by email: info@jumpingknight.com
Please be aware that space is limited and we operate on a first come, first serve basis.
If your child would like to sign up but the proposed days do not fit your schedule or if you are interested in individual lessons, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please let us know if you have any more questions, we'll be happy to answer them! :)​​​