Every week

Weekly Chess Lessons

Learn chess or improve your game in a small group with personal attention.

How it works

Lesson structure

The lessons follow the structure of the Steps Method. This method provides a structured approach to teaching chess to children of different levels. For more information about how the Steps Method works and the educational principles behind it, please visit their website: https://www.stappenmethode.nl/en/

Each lesson lasts one and a half hours and consists of three parts. The lesson begins with a group session, during which the chess teacher gives the children a lesson on an aspect of chess. This is followed by a serious chess game among the kids themselves played as part of an internal competition. During the final part of the lesson, the children work individually in their Steps workbook. They receive personal guidance and assistance from the chess teacher whenever necessary.

Steps workbooks for all levels can be purchased through the chess school at a reduced price.

The chess lessons are open to children between the ages of 6 and 12 of different playing strengths and levels of chess knowledge. Participants are required to know the basic rules of chess.

The lessons take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. All lessons are held in the afternoon, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Children can arrive from 4:00 PM onwards.

The cost is €130 per year for one lesson per week and €150 per year for two lessons per week.

Please note that there may be a waiting period due to the limited number of places available.

Practical information

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Day
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
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Time
4:00–5:30 PM (arrival from 4:00 PM)
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Location
Insulindeweg 1, Amsterdam
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Cost
€130/year (1x per week) — €150/year (2x per week)
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Age
Ages 6 to 12
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Group size
Max. 12 per group

♟ Sign up for lessons

Fill in the form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. If a group is full, we'll automatically put you on the waiting list.

Please indicate whether it's KNSB or online (e.g. chess.com, lichess, etc.)
Which Steps Method book your child has, or other information

We'll be in touch within 2 business days.