Learn Chess your way with a TakeLessons expert

The game of chess is based on an Indian game called chaturanga, which was played more than 1,500 years ago! The game evolved over the years as it passed through Asia and Europe.

Today, we’re still infatuated with this game of strategy as students—both young and old—are eager to learn to play chess. If you fall into that category, then check out our chess lessons. We offer in-person sessions, along with virtual classes, which some consider the best online chess lessons around! Sign up with us today to learn with a certified teacher.

Certified Chess Teachers

Here at TakeLessons, we know how important it is to study with a tutor who understands your needs and learning style, and that’s why we invite you to choose your preferred chess teacher.

We feature an assortment of chess teachers who are all certified and have undergone background checks. To find your ideal match, explore their profiles. You can see everything from their qualifications and expertise to their availability and rates.

It’s our goal to offer affordable sessions, so our lessons vary between $15 and $210. On average, the cost of a 60-minute session is $72, while a half-hour class is $41.

Chess Online Lessons for All Ages

While chess is fun for students of all ages, studies have found that when children learn this game, it can help improve their attention span, enhance their visual memory, and increase their spatial-awareness abilities. As for adults, it can boost their problem-solving skills and potentially decrease their risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Because there are so many mental benefits to learning this game, we offer chess lessons for kids and adults. Our tutors gear their sessions to the student’s age group, ensuring they get the most out of each personalized lesson.

Chess Lessons for All Levels

The beauty of chess is that there’s always something new you can learn about the game, no matter how familiar you are with it. Even if you’ve played for years, you might not know about a certain trap or strategy. Since there are so many different levels when it comes to this game, we teach students of all skill sets.

New to the game? Sign up for our chess lessons for beginners to learn the basics. Already have a few years under your belt? Check out our more advanced classes. We’ll help you find a suitable course for you and your needs!

Sample Curriculum for Beginner Chess Lessons

Your chess teacher might cover the following subjects in your chess lessons for beginners:

• Learn the rules of the game
• Study opening strategies
• Learn how to apply opening strategies to play
• Understand counting
• Open vs. closed positions

Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Chess Lessons

Your intermediate chess tutor might cover the following topics:

• The Petroff Defense
• Playing fluid positions
• Learn to develop pieces
• Understand the concept of delayed attacks
• Finding your opponent's weak spots

Sample Curriculum for Advanced Chess Lessons

The subjects studied in advanced lessons depend greatly on each student's goals and interests, but your teacher might choose to cover the following topics:

• Recognize and avoid traps or poised pawns
• Study the game's dynamics and tension
• Learn to make highly strategic exchanges
• Use computer chess to explore strategies
• Competition and tournament preparation

Sign up Today

Chess is a wonderful game, and it’s high time you signed up for our in-person or online chess lessons to learn all the ins and outs of it. Doing so is easy: Select your tutor, pick your class time, choose your package, and know that you can take advantage of our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.