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Weekly Chess Classes & Lectures

No matter your skill level, there’s always something happening at the Saint Louis Chess Club. Our weekly chess programming offers a mix of lessons, tournaments, and lectures designed to help players of all levels sharpen their skills, challenge themselves, and connect with the chess community. Whether you’re looking to improve your game, test your strategy, or gain insights from top instructors, our weekly events provide the perfect opportunity to grow as a chess player.

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Weekly Classes & Lectures by Day

Choose a day to explore the Club’s recurring classes, lectures, and instructional programs. Weekly tournaments remain listed in the Full Weekly Club Schedule below.

Monday

5:30–8:30pm

Beginners Night!Class

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Tuesday

6:30–7:30pm	Adult Beginners ClassAdult	View class
6:30–7:30pm	Grandmaster Lecture SeriesLecture	View class
7:30–8:30pm	BREAKING MOVES: The Chess World TodayLecture	View class

Wednesday

6:30–7:15pm	Grandmaster PsychologyLecture	View class
7:15–8:00pm	Legends of ChessLecture	View class

Thursday

5:30–6:30pm	Ladies KnightSocial	View class
5:30–8:30pm	Thursday Night ChessSocial	View class

Friday

5:00–5:45pm

Tactics TimeClass

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Saturday

1:00–2:00pm	Kids Beginners ClassKids	View class
1:00–2:00pm	Adult Beginner’s ClassAdult	View class
2:00–3:00pm	Beginner BreakdownClass	View class

Sunday

1:00–2:00pm	Build on the Basics – Chess for KidsKids	View class
2:00–3:00pm	Train your Skills – Chess for KidsKids	View class
3:00–4:00pm	Learn the Rules – Chess for KidsKids	View class

Full Weekly Club Schedule

Monday

Beginners Night!5:30–8:30pmClass

Tuesday

Adult Beginners Class6:30–7:30pmClass

Grandmaster Lecture Series6:30–7:30pmClass

BREAKING MOVES: The Chess World Today7:30–8:30pmClass

Wednesday

Knights Monthly Tournament6:00pmMonthly series, one round/weekTournament

Grandmaster Psychology6:30–7:15pmClass

Legends of Chess7:15–8:00pmClass

Thursday

Ladies Knight5:30–6:30pmClass

Thursday Night Chess5:30–8:30pmClass

Friday

Tactics Time5:00–5:45pmClass

Friday Night Quads6:00pmReg. closes 5:30pmTournament

Saturday

Saturday Rated Games10:30amTournament

Kids Beginners Class1:00–2:00pmKids

Adult Beginner’s Class1:00–2:00pmClass

Beginner Breakdown2:00–3:00pmClass

Saturday Night Blitz6:00pmReg. closes 5:30pmTournament

Sunday

Build on the Basics – Chess for Kids1:00–2:00pmKids

Train your Skills – Chess for Kids2:00–3:00pmKids

Learn the Rules – Chess for Kids3:00–4:00pmKids

Sunday Rated Games3:30pmTournament

This is our regular weekly schedule and is subject to change, particularly around holidays or during larger open tournaments. For tournaments, we recommend registering in advance to confirm the event is running that week. Questions? Email [email protected].

Build your foundation, refine your strategy, and level up your chess game with weekly lessons led by STLCC’s expert instructors. Designed for players of all skill levels, these sessions cover everything from opening principles to deep endgame tactics in a structured, engaging format.

These events are free for Club members. Day passes available at the front desk.

Weekly Classes

Explore recurring classes, lectures, and social learning opportunities for players of all ages. Each session is designed to help you build fundamentals, deepen strategy, and learn with the STLCC community.

Weekly Chess Lectures

Ladies Knight – A Social Chess Night for Women

September 17, 2026

Weekly Chess Lectures

Thursday Night Chess: Connect, Learn and Play

September 17, 2026

Weekly Chess Lectures

Tactics Time

September 18, 2026

Weekly Chess Lectures

Adult Beginner’s Class – Saturday

September 19, 2026

Weekly Chess Lectures

Beginner Breakdown Chess Class

September 19, 2026

Kids Classes

Kids Beginners Class – Saturday

September 19, 2026

Kids Classes

Learn the Rules – Chess for Kids

September 20, 2026

Kids Classes

Build on the Basics – Chess for Kids

September 20, 2026

Kids Classes

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Train your Skills – Chess for Kids

September 20, 2026

Weekly Chess Lectures

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Beginners Night!

September 21, 2026

Weekly Chess Lectures

Adult Beginners Class – Tuesday

September 22, 2026

Weekly Events

Grandmaster Lecture Series

September 22, 2026

Weekly Events

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BREAKING MOVES: The Chess World Today

September 22, 2026

Weekly Chess Lectures

Grandmaster Psychology

September 23, 2026

Weekly Events

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Legends of Chess

September 23, 2026

Weekly Kids Classes

Fun, engaging, and beginner-friendly! Our weekly kids’ classes help young players build confidence, sharpen problem-solving skills, and develop a love for the game—all in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Kids Classes

Kids Beginners Class – Saturday

September 19, 2026

Kids Classes

Learn the Rules – Chess for Kids

September 20, 2026

Kids Classes

Build on the Basics – Chess for Kids

September 20, 2026

Kids Classes

Train your Skills – Chess for Kids

September 20, 2026

Upcoming Weekly Chess Tournaments

Put your skills to the test in a friendly, competitive setting. Open to all levels, our weekly chess tournaments offer the perfect chance to gain experience and challenge yourself.

Chess Club Open Tournaments