Programs & Calendar — Kings Indian Chess

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30 Sessions

Every Sunday, 2:00–4:00 PM, beginning September 13, 2026. No classes on school or federal holidays.

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21 Tournaments

Coached online tournaments every Saturday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (19 over the season), plus 2 in-person events — a mid-season tournament and a season finale (each 2:00–6:00 PM).

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Location

In-Person Classes at Dulles South Senior Center, Chantilly, VA. Small-group instruction.

Exceptional coaching, community pricing 💎

Kings Indian Chess is a community program led by US National Master David Bennett. Private coaching of this caliber typically runs $90–$120 an hour — we keep our fees a small fraction of that on purpose, so cost is never a barrier for a child who wants to learn. It's outstanding value, not a compromise.

⏱ 150+ hours of coaching & tournaments ♟ 3,000+ practice puzzles 📘 120+ structured lessons 🏆 Weekly online tournaments 📈 Official club ratings 👑 National-Master instruction

The Classes

Monthly Class Series

Special four-week series, offered along with our regular classes.

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Principles of Openings

One Master-level game, thoroughly examined, each week.

Week 1 Control the center
Week 2 Develop fast — co-ordinate the minor pieces
Week 3 King safety first
Week 4 A well-played opening — and what comes next

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Chess History

Classic games of the World Champions, Steinitz to Gukesh — one game a week, move by move.

Your choice One champion for 4 weeks — or 4 champions in 4 weeks
Come prepared Bring your questions — we dig into what’s really happening

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Player's Choice

A separate class, designed around your request — endless ways to improve.

Tournament Preparation A focused four-week course
Fix your play Find your weaknesses — and correct them
Popular topic How to finish games properly

💰 Season fee: $575 / year (register in September) — includes a full subscription to the Kings Indian Chess website (puzzles & lessons) through August 2027.

📅 Registering after September? Fees are prorated at $85 / month for the remaining months of the season.

📅 Registering after December 2026? Fees are prorated at $90 / month for the remaining months of the season.

🔄 Monthly subscription available — $150 / month (Online Academy).

🚫 No cancellations or refunds after October 2026.

🏷️ Sibling & referral discounts available — contact us for details.

Not sure of the right level? New players start in Beginner; experienced players can take an optional skill assessment to be placed correctly (assessments are for new registrations only). Staying in touch: families receive weekly email updates and join a WhatsApp group for their child's year group.

Programs & Season Calendar