A weekly subscription class for new chess players and early improvers learning fundamentals, tactics, and confident play.
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Who This Is For
This class is built for students who are new to chess or still building comfort with legal moves, basic tactics, checkmates, and simple plans.
Students build confidence each week and can move toward intermediate classes as their board vision and game habits improve.
Mondays, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Rules, piece safety, basic tactics, checkmates, opening habits, and confident play.
Albany Chess Center, 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210.
The Beginner Chess Class is for new chess players and early improvers learning the rules, basic tactics, checkmates, and confident play.
Every Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, local Albany time (Eastern Time). Each class lasts one hour.
The class costs $100 per month through a recurring subscription.
Classes take place at Albany Chess Center, 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12210.
Rules, piece safety, basic tactics, checkmates, opening habits, and how to play with confidence.
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Contact Albany Chess Center to ask about subscription changes, cancellations, or missed classes.
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This weekly class gives new players a consistent learning environment and a clear path into stronger chess.