June 10, 2025 - June 20, 2025
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Chess is for Everyone.™ Whether you’re just learning the rules or looking to sharpen your skills, the Saint Louis Chess Club offers beginner-friendly resources, classes, and events to get you in the game. Start learning, start playing, and start thinking like a champion.
Learning chess is easier than you think, and we’re here to help. Explore our beginner-friendly resources, attend events, and discover the strategies that turn new players into confident competitors.
Learn by playing! Our beginner-friendly events make it easy to improve your skills, meet fellow players, and experience the game in a fun, supportive environment.
Get personalized instruction from Saint Louis Chess Club experts. Whether you're brand new or looking to level up, 1:1 coaching helps you improve faster.
Master the fundamentals with guides, videos, and tools designed to make learning chess simple and engaging—at any skill level.
We really do believe that Chess is for Everyone™, and structure beginner chess lessons for both kids and for adults. It’s never too late (or early) to begin to love the sport of chess.
Perfect for young players! Our kid-focused videos make learning chess fun and exciting. From pawn races to king hunts, your child will discover chess basics through entertaining lessons on our YouTube channel.
New to chess? Start your journey with hundreds of video lessons designed for adult beginners. Our YouTube series (five minutes to two hours) covers everything from piece movements to basic strategies, letting you learn at your own pace.
