Chess for World, Wisdom for Life!
Your registration form is received. Thank you for enrolling in the King’s Land Chess Academy. We appreciate and value your commitment to KLC. We look forward to continuing to provide your family with a high quality professional chess training program.
Pleasanton office address: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite 101, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Fremont Campus address: 46164 Warm Springs Blvd, Unit 250, Fremont, CA 94539
Online Class will be on Zoom. We will send you the zoom link after we receive your registration.
For Trail Class
After completing the trial class registration, the class will be scheduled during the nearest available week at the level and time you select. You can just walk in and let the coach know you are taking the trail class. During this class, our coach will evaluate the student's skill level and may adjust the class placement if needed. The trial class will be part of our regular schedule.
Pleasanton office address: 1024 Serpentine Ln, Suite 101, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Fremont Campus address: 46164 Warm Springs Blvd, Unit 250, Fremont, CA 94539
Online Class will be on Zoom. We will send you the zoom link after we receive your registration.
For Trail Class
After completing the trial class registration, the class will be scheduled during the nearest available week at the level and time you select. You can just walk in and let the coach know you are taking the trail class. During this class, our coach will evaluate the student's skill level and may adjust the class placement if needed. The trial class will be part of our regular schedule.
How to Pay (Please must add student's full name and class level & time in the memo) *
- by Zelle (email: [email protected], name King's Land Chess)
- by Check (Please make the check payable to King's Land Chess)
- International students can transfer with WeChat, Alipay, or PayPal. If you transfer with PayPal, please add a 4.5% service fee.
Frequent Q&A
Complete the in person class registration and get a seat reserved
1. To register the in-person classes, please fill the online registration form first.
2. In-person classes have a seat limit, so it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration will be completed when the tuition is received, and the seat will be reserved.
3. Please make sure the class location address and the time. You can download the class schedule on our website in the Chess Lesson section.
Trial class before Enrolling
New student is welcome to enjoy one free trial class before enrolling in the program. After completing the trial class registration, the class will be scheduled during the nearest available week at the level and time you select. You can just walk in and let the coach know you are taking the trail class. During this class, our coach will evaluate the student's skill level and may adjust the class placement if needed. The trial class will be part of our regular schedule.
KLC Weekly Group Class Levels
New Beginner Level
For students age 5+, and new to chess. No Prior chess knowledge required.
Students will learn basic rules of chess, checkmate, how to attack and defense.
Entry Level
For students age 5+, USCF rating unrated - 200, familiar to checkmate, can play the whole game and know basic opening rules.
Students will learn chess tactics, basic middle games and endgames.
Intermediate I Level
For students rating 200-400, familiar with checkmate patterns and tactics.
Students will participate in strategy and tactical skill building, and learn basic openings, middle game and endgame skills.
Intermediate II Level
For students rating 400-600, have tournament experience, know basic opening line,
tactics and basic middle game strategy and ending knowledge.
Training will focus on improve middle game strategy, build opening repertoire, game performance strengths and weaknesses.
Advanced I Level
For students rating 600-900, have tournament experience, familiar with some opening lines,
has clear middle game strategy and end game skills.
Students will receive coaching on tournament strategy, middle game theory, rules of endgame and more systematic training.
Advanced II Level
For students rating 900-1200, willing to receive more training.
Students will receive coaching on chess openings, positional ideas, tactical positions, theory and plan of middle game and endgame.
Tournament Group
For students rating 1200-1500, willing to receive more training.
Students will receive coaching on chess openings, positional ideas, tactical positions, theory and plan of middle game and endgame.
Elite Group
For students rating 1500-2000, willing to take more professional and intensive training.
Students will receive coaching on advanced chess openings, middle game and endgame theory training
How to Choose Trail Class Level
New students are welcome to take ONE FREE TRAIL CLASS before enrolling in the program. During this trial class, our coach will assess the student's level and may adjust the class accordingly. To register the trail class, please choose campus and level in the registration below.
How to choose trail class level
Preparation of the in-person class
1. Face masks are optional.
2. No food or drink. Water is fine.
3. We will provide chess sets and teaching materials.
4. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and all chess equipment will be sanitized. Our rooms are equipped with air purifiers that can clean and fresh the air.
5. For the safety of our students, we request that parents drop off and pick up their child at the door. Students are not permitted to walk across the parking lot unaccompanied.
6. We maintain a nut-free facility. If you bring your own lunch or snacks, please ensure they are nut-free.
Makeup Class, Credit and Tuition Policy
We are very flexible on makeup class. If you miss a class or encountering a schedule change, you can attend a makeup class in any other class of the same level that is available at Fremont and Pleasanton campus. Simply walk in and inform the coach of the date you intend to take the make-up class.
If you're unable to attend certain classes and can't make up for all of them, you have the option to save up to two missed lessons as credits for the next session.
Please note: All classes are Non-refundable. Please redeem credits or makeup classes in King’s Land Chess within four months. No refunds or make ups will be given for tardiness and leaving class early. Students may be withdrawn from the program without refund if they are disruptive to the class for disciplinary reasons or if they are not picked up promptly at the end of the class.
When will a student be promoted to the next level class?
A student will study in one level for 2-3 sessions before they move up. There are many skills and knowledge that students need to learn and acquire at each level. So we prepare multi-session curriculums for each level of study. The teaching materials and topics will be different in each session.
Class Tuition and Credit Policy
All classes are Non-refundable. Up to two lessons can be credited towards the next session. If missing more than two classes, students could take make-up classes. Please redeem credits or make-up classes in King’s Land Chess within four months.
No refunds or make ups will be given for tardiness and leaving class early. Students may be withdrawn from the program without refund if they are disruptive to the class for disciplinary reasons or if they are not picked up promptly at the end of the class.
Online Class Recording Video Sharing Policy
We only share the online class recording videos to students who would miss the classes. Online classes may be recorded for quality purposes and students who are absent to the classes, however, it's not a good way for reviewing the lessons. Our coach will review the homework and lesson in the next class. So if students have any questions, please bring them to the class and feel free to ask the coach.
1. To register the in-person classes, please fill the online registration form first.
2. In-person classes have a seat limit, so it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration will be completed when the tuition is received, and the seat will be reserved.
3. Please make sure the class location address and the time. You can download the class schedule on our website in the Chess Lesson section.
Trial class before Enrolling
New student is welcome to enjoy one free trial class before enrolling in the program. After completing the trial class registration, the class will be scheduled during the nearest available week at the level and time you select. You can just walk in and let the coach know you are taking the trail class. During this class, our coach will evaluate the student's skill level and may adjust the class placement if needed. The trial class will be part of our regular schedule.
KLC Weekly Group Class Levels
New Beginner Level
For students age 5+, and new to chess. No Prior chess knowledge required.
Students will learn basic rules of chess, checkmate, how to attack and defense.
Entry Level
For students age 5+, USCF rating unrated - 200, familiar to checkmate, can play the whole game and know basic opening rules.
Students will learn chess tactics, basic middle games and endgames.
Intermediate I Level
For students rating 200-400, familiar with checkmate patterns and tactics.
Students will participate in strategy and tactical skill building, and learn basic openings, middle game and endgame skills.
Intermediate II Level
For students rating 400-600, have tournament experience, know basic opening line,
tactics and basic middle game strategy and ending knowledge.
Training will focus on improve middle game strategy, build opening repertoire, game performance strengths and weaknesses.
Advanced I Level
For students rating 600-900, have tournament experience, familiar with some opening lines,
has clear middle game strategy and end game skills.
Students will receive coaching on tournament strategy, middle game theory, rules of endgame and more systematic training.
Advanced II Level
For students rating 900-1200, willing to receive more training.
Students will receive coaching on chess openings, positional ideas, tactical positions, theory and plan of middle game and endgame.
Tournament Group
For students rating 1200-1500, willing to receive more training.
Students will receive coaching on chess openings, positional ideas, tactical positions, theory and plan of middle game and endgame.
Elite Group
For students rating 1500-2000, willing to take more professional and intensive training.
Students will receive coaching on advanced chess openings, middle game and endgame theory training
How to Choose Trail Class Level
New students are welcome to take ONE FREE TRAIL CLASS before enrolling in the program. During this trial class, our coach will assess the student's level and may adjust the class accordingly. To register the trail class, please choose campus and level in the registration below.
How to choose trail class level
- New Beginner Level - student who is 5+ years old and new to chess, please take New Beginner Class.
- Entry Level - if a student is familiar with one move checkmate, some basic tactics and can play a complete game independently, they may thrive in our Entry Level class.
- Intermediate I Level - For those with familiarity with basic opening lines, chess tactics, some understanding of middle game strategies, and knowledge of endgames, the Intermediate One level might be the ideal fit.
- Intermediate II to Elite Group - student who has USCF rating can select the appropriate class level based on their rating.
- For student without a USCF rating, please select ONLY the Entry or Intermediate I level for the trial class.
Preparation of the in-person class
1. Face masks are optional.
2. No food or drink. Water is fine.
3. We will provide chess sets and teaching materials.
4. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and all chess equipment will be sanitized. Our rooms are equipped with air purifiers that can clean and fresh the air.
5. For the safety of our students, we request that parents drop off and pick up their child at the door. Students are not permitted to walk across the parking lot unaccompanied.
6. We maintain a nut-free facility. If you bring your own lunch or snacks, please ensure they are nut-free.
Makeup Class, Credit and Tuition Policy
We are very flexible on makeup class. If you miss a class or encountering a schedule change, you can attend a makeup class in any other class of the same level that is available at Fremont and Pleasanton campus. Simply walk in and inform the coach of the date you intend to take the make-up class.
If you're unable to attend certain classes and can't make up for all of them, you have the option to save up to two missed lessons as credits for the next session.
Please note: All classes are Non-refundable. Please redeem credits or makeup classes in King’s Land Chess within four months. No refunds or make ups will be given for tardiness and leaving class early. Students may be withdrawn from the program without refund if they are disruptive to the class for disciplinary reasons or if they are not picked up promptly at the end of the class.
When will a student be promoted to the next level class?
A student will study in one level for 2-3 sessions before they move up. There are many skills and knowledge that students need to learn and acquire at each level. So we prepare multi-session curriculums for each level of study. The teaching materials and topics will be different in each session.
- In the New Beginner level, students only study one session. After the session is completed, all students will be promoted to Entry level.
- In Entry Level, students need to study at least 2 sessions before they can move up to Intermediate One level.
- In Intermediate one and up levels (Intermediate one, Intermediate two, Advanced one, Advanced two and Elite Group), our coach will generally evaluate students' class performance, homework, tournaments, and tactic skill level. Students can be promoted to the next level by coach recommendations or meet the USCF rating requirement. Every USCF member will have a provisional rating published after their first four games, and an established rating published after their first 25 games. Based on 25 OTB games, if a student’s USCF OTB rating reaches the next level requirement or passes the evaluation test at the end of the session, the student can be promoted to the next level.
Class Tuition and Credit Policy
All classes are Non-refundable. Up to two lessons can be credited towards the next session. If missing more than two classes, students could take make-up classes. Please redeem credits or make-up classes in King’s Land Chess within four months.
No refunds or make ups will be given for tardiness and leaving class early. Students may be withdrawn from the program without refund if they are disruptive to the class for disciplinary reasons or if they are not picked up promptly at the end of the class.
Online Class Recording Video Sharing Policy
We only share the online class recording videos to students who would miss the classes. Online classes may be recorded for quality purposes and students who are absent to the classes, however, it's not a good way for reviewing the lessons. Our coach will review the homework and lesson in the next class. So if students have any questions, please bring them to the class and feel free to ask the coach.
- For student who is new to chess, please select the trial class in the New Beginner level.
- If your kid is familiar with one move checkmate, some basic tactics and can play a complete game independently, they may thrive in our Entry Level class.
- For those with familiarity with basic opening lines, chess tactics, some understanding of middle game strategies, and knowledge of endgames, the Intermediate One level might be the ideal fit.
- Student who has USCF rating can select the appropriate class level based on their rating.
- For student without a USCF rating, please select ONLY the Entry or Intermediate I level for the trial class.
