Lessons with TCC: Maximize Your Inner Potential

The education mission of TCC is simple: set a standard of excellence that elevates chess education in Canada and helps to raise up future champions to put Canada on the map in the chess world. And using the world-renowned Chess Steps curriculum taught by phenomenal educators with state of the art digital tools, we’re doing just that.

Private In-Person Chess Lessons

Prefer face-to-face instruction? We offer private in-person lessons throughout the Greater Toronto Area. These are billed at our standard hourly rate plus travel time.

  • Personalized 1-on-1 coaching

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Available at your home or a public location

Private Online Chess Lessons

1-hour sessions via Zoom

  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels

  • Interactive platform: lichess.org

  • $50/hour + HST

  • Paper workbooks available upon request

Chess Masters Academy @ Lorvale

We’re proud to partner with Lorvale Academy to offer public group chess classes for youth. These sessions are designed to foster community, collaboration, and competitive spirit in a fun and structured environment.

  • Open to students aged 6–16

  • Held weekly at Lorvale Academy

  • Curriculum based on Chess Steps

  • Affordable group rates

  • Great for beginners and intermediate players

“Every chess master was once a beginner.” — Irving Chernev