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.
- Chess for intermediates 3
Course start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David RowsonThe 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.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Chess for pre-intermediates: develop your game Course start date: Fri 18 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David RowsonThis course is for people who are familiar with the basics of chess and are beginning to develop their understanding of the game, but who need help and practice navigating its rich complexity. It is suitable for those who already have the skills listed in section 4 below, but who may not have done a chess course before. It is also an ideal follow-on course for those who have completed City Lit’s Chess for Improvers courses, but who feel they need more practice before moving on to our intermediate level courses.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Chess for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 29 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David RowsonLearn 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.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Chess for intermediates 1Course start date: Tue 3 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David RowsonThis course builds on a basic understanding of chess and explores key ideas from the opening, middlegame and endgame.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Chess for improvers Course start date: Tue 19 Jan 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David RowsonDevelop 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.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Chess for intermediates 2Course start date: Tue 23 Feb 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David RowsonWant to develop your game and improve your chess strategy? Join this five-week course for intermediate-level players.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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