Toronto Chess Club Academy · Fall 2026
Choose the class for your next Level.
Compare Academy Levels 2, 3 and 4 across Oakville, Markham West and Markham East, then register for the class that matches your placement.
- 18
- Saturday classes
- 90
- minutes each
- 27
- hours in person
- $630
- plus HST
A clear path to the right class
Three easy steps.
- 1Choose a campus
Start with the location that works for your family.
- 2Choose the right Level
Select the Academy Level that best matches your current chess skills and experience.
- 3Review and register
Confirm the class details before completing registration.
Fall 2026 classes
Find your campus and Level.
Saturday classes run in 90-minute sessions beginning at 10:00 AM, 11:45 AM and 1:30 PM. Levels vary by campus.
Oakville · 3 classes
Oakville
Level 2Academy Level 2
Build tactical foundations through piece activity, board vision, double attacks, pins, mating ideas, defence and smart ways to win material.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 10:00–11:30 AM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Oakville
Level 3Academy Level 3
Extend tactical vision with knight forks, discovered attacks and intermediate moves while developing rook mates, opening play and pawn endings.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 11:45 AM–1:15 PM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Oakville
Level 4Academy Level 4
Develop calculation and planning through double checks, pinned pieces, X-rays, threats and mini-plans alongside openings and pawn endings.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 1:30–3:00 PM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Markham West
Level 2Academy Level 2
Build tactical foundations through piece activity, board vision, double attacks, pins, mating ideas, defence and smart ways to win material.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 1:30–3:00 PM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Markham West
Level 3Academy Level 3
Extend tactical vision with knight forks, discovered attacks and intermediate moves while developing rook mates, opening play and pawn endings.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 11:45 AM–1:15 PM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Markham West
Level 4Academy Level 4
Develop calculation and planning through double checks, pinned pieces, X-rays, threats and mini-plans alongside openings and pawn endings.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 10:00–11:30 AM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Markham East
Level 1Academy Level 1
Learn how the pieces move, read the board, make legal moves, understand check and checkmate, notice attacks and choose safe captures.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 10:00–11:30 AM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Markham East
Level 2Academy Level 2
Build tactical foundations through piece activity, board vision, double attacks, pins, mating ideas, defence and smart ways to win material.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 11:45 AM–1:15 PM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Markham East
Level 3Academy Level 3
Extend tactical vision with knight forks, discovered attacks and intermediate moves while developing rook mates, opening play and pawn endings.
- Schedule
- Saturday · 1:30–3:00 PM
- Semester
- Sep 12–Jan 30
- Format
- 18 × 90 minutes
- Tuition
- $630 + HST
Placement first
Not sure which Level to choose?
Join a relaxed online open assessment and receive a placement recommendation before registering.
Before you register
The essentials, up front.
A short summary for registration. The full rulebook explains how decisions are made.
Late enrollment
Join when space and placement allow; tuition is prorated.
Transfers
Move to another suitable class or campus when space allows.
One notified absence
With advance notice, one missed class may receive a one-class refund.
Cancellations
Contact us in advance so we can confirm any refund or credit in writing.