US Chess Center
Classes for Adults

The Center offers classes for beginner and intermediate adult players. Weeknight classes begin at 7:30 p.m. and last 60 - 90 minutes. All classes are held at our headquarters at 1501 M Street, NW. For more information or to register for any class, please call us at (202) 857-4922. For the Beginner and Advanced Beginner adult classes, please contact the instructor.

Beginners
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Next class starts January 21, 2010
This is a five-week class for students who do not yet know all of the rules of the game, and possibly none of them. By the conclusion of the course, we expect all students to be able to play a credible game of chess. Class dates:January 21, 28, February 4, 11 & 18 Registration fee: $120 ($95 for Center members.)

Advanced Beginners
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Next class starts April 21, 2010
This is a four-week class for those who know the rules of chess but want to learn elementary strategy. Registration fee: $95 ($70 for Center members). (Class meetings are April 21 & 28, May 5 & 12.)

Master Workshops
Saturday, September 22, 2007
International Grandmaster Sam Palatnik offers a workshop on Saturday, September 22, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for those who are interested in improving their tournament results. Designed for those rated above 1600. Class size will be from 8 - 12. Please register early to reserve a spot. Once we fill we will not accept additional students. Registration fee: $90 per student ($80 for Center members).

Parent/Child Classes
Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Call to Register. Next class begins November 8, 2009
Three weeks of small-group lessons for a parent with his/her child. $145 per pair. No more than four pairs will be accepted. Child must be no older than third grade yet mature enough to have the capacity to learn chess.

Private Lessons
Individualized lessons are available for adults at the rate of $50 per hour at the Center, or $80 per hour at your home within the Washington metro area.