First Steps

As the name suggests this course will provide your child with their first formal introduction to all the rules of chess. Upon successful completion children will have all the tools to independently play a game of chess!

Prerequisite: At least 6 years of age or successful completion of Kinder Chess

Key Concepts

  • Learn about how all the pieces move and the other rules of chess

  • Appreciate the value of each piece

  • Get comfortable with the coordinate system of the chess board

  • Language of chess – being able to recreate and record moves

  • Play simplified games of chess

  • Introduce the concept of a checkmate

Spring Session | March 17 - June 27, 2025

  • Monday

    6:30-7:15pm

    13 Weeks | $195

  • Tuesday

    6:30-7:15pm

    15 Weeks | $225

  • Wednesday

    6:30-7:15pm

    15 Weeks | $225

  • Thursday

    6:30-7:15pm

    15 Weeks | $225

Register Now

Space is limited : Registration is first-come, first-serve.

After we receive your completed registration form we will contact you to confirm your spot.

Payment: cash or cheque only, cheques made payable to “Etobicoke School of Chess”.

Payment is to be made at the first class.