Chess Courses in London
Whether you’ve just starting learning or if you want to find other passionate players, City Lit offers different chess courses for people of all abilities. With the help of our tutors, get to know the role of each piece, how best to use them and various strategies in our beginner and refresher courses.
6 courses available
- More chess for improvers
Join this course to continue to improve your chess. Ideal as a follow-on for those who have studied Chess for Improvers.
Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Chess for beginnersLearn one of the world’s most popular games, beginning with the basic moves and fundamental strategies. Includes a wide range of practical activities in a fun environment that will encourage you to pursue your interest further.
Keeley Street
Tue 29 Sep 2026David RowsonFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Chess for intermediates 1This course builds on a basic understanding of chess and explores key ideas from the opening, middlegame and endgame.
Keeley Street
Tue 3 Nov 2026David RowsonFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 
Chess for improversDevelop your chess playing skills in this friendly, supportive course for post-beginner players who have mastered how the pieces move and understand check, checkmate and stalemate.Keeley Street
Tue 19 Jan 2027David RowsonFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00- Chess for intermediates 2Want to develop your game and improve your chess strategy? Join this five-week course for intermediate-level players.
Keeley Street
Tue 23 Feb 2027David RowsonFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Chess for intermediates 3The aim of this course is to develop the participants’ general understanding of chess. It includes evaluating and analysing positions to help with the development of planning skills, and practice in essential tactics including checkmates. We also explore key ideas from the opening, middlegame and endgame.
Keeley Street
Tue 22 Jun 2027David RowsonFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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