Complimentary Trial Class – Before Enrollment​ 
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Dear Chess Families,

Welcome to King’s Land Chess! We’re excited to have you explore our programs and warmly invite all new students to enjoy one complimentary trial and assessment class before officially enrolling. Once you complete the trial class registration form, we can login your account to register your session of the class on your preferred level and time.

On the day of your trial, simply walk in and let the coach know you are attending a trial class. During the session, our coach will observe and assess the student’s skill level and may recommend a different class placement if needed.
Please note: trial classes are conducted as part of our regular group class schedule.

Important Notes:
Each student is eligible for one free trial class only. Returning students requesting a level reassessment after a break must log in to their account and register for a class. The class will be charged at the regular rate.

We look forward to meeting you and helping your child begin their exciting chess journey with us!

5 Steps to Book a Free Trial
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If you need further help or need to make any changes to the trial class, please email us.
(When the trial class you selected is full, you will not be able to select that class.)
Step 1
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Book Your Trail

Click the " Start to Book Your Free Trail" button below to start. 
Step 2
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​Create an Account

Follow the instructions to add family and students.
Click " New to King's Land Chess? Click Here to Register". 
Step 3

Request a Trail 

​Choose "Request A Trail/Drop-in Class" 
on the page. 
​Or Click the menu at the upper left corner, select “Request a Trial Class”, choose a student, then choose campus and level.
Step 4

Choose a Class
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Choose your desired class. The classes are color-coded based on class levels. Details of the class, rating level, available spots, are listed. Put the mouse over a class for more information.
Step 5

Choose a Date
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Click the Text Part of the class to choose the class. Then select the date of the trial. You can click “Next Dates” for more choices. Once you choose the date, the trial class will be booked.
​​Start booking your trail class from here, Step 1​ →      

Frequently Asked Questions​

​​How to Choose Trail Class Level?
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1. For student who is new to chess, please select the trial class in the New Beginner level.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Student who has USCF rating can select the appropriate class level based on their rating.
5. For student without a USCF rating, please select ONLY the Entry or Intermediate I level for the trial class.

KLC Weekly Group Class Levels     
   
            New Beginner Level
  For students age 5+. No prior chess knowledge OR Only knows the basic rules of how the pieces move. 
  Students will learn 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+, willing to take more professional and intensive training. 
​  KLC Elite Group is designed for players rated 1500+ with a goal of reaching 2000. Our training covers opening, middlegame, and endgame
  topics, with a strong emphasis on master game analysis. We focus on developing students' analytical and calculation skills to enhance
  their overall chess understanding and performance.

When will a student be promoted to the next level class?
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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.
  1. In the New Beginner level, students only study one session. After the session is completed, all students will be promoted to Entry level.
  2. In Entry Level, students need to study at least 2 sessions before they can move up to Intermediate One level.
  3. In Intermediate one and up levels (Intermediate one, Intermediate two, Advanced one, Advanced two, Tournament Group 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. ​
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​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.