The Berkeley Chess School

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 Open to children and adults.  

 Day and time:

 Mondays, 5:00-6:30pm  

$360 for first family member

$240 for additional family members   

 Fall One: 

August 10 - October 5 (no class on September 7, Labor Day)  

8-weeks in total

Class Dates:

08/10/2026, 08/17/2026, 08/24/2026, 08/31/2026, 09/14/2026, 09/21/2026, 09/28/2026, 10/05/2026

Registration:  https://bcs.jumbula.com/AlamedaClasses/AlamedaMondayChesskidsadultsFallOne2026 

Fall Two: 

October 19 - December 14 (no days off)  9-weeks

Class Dates:

 10/19/2026, 10/26/2026, 11/02/2026, 11/09/2026, 11/16/2026, 11/23/2026, 11/30/2026, 12/07/2026, 12/14/2026 

$405 for first family member, $270 for additional family members  

Registration:

https://bcs.jumbula.com/AlamedaClasses/AlamedaMondayChesskidsadultsFallTwo2026 

A half-hour lecture aimed at players between 500 and 1500 USChess in strength, followed by a USChess-rated tournament game with a G/25;d5 time control. 

USChess Membership is required, https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/uscf-membership/. Trophies to the top five at the end of each session.

First family member is full price, additional family members receive a discount. Discounts are applied in the checkout cart. 

Open to kids in 1st grade and above  

Day and time: 

Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm

$270 for the first child

$180 for additional siblings

Fall One 2026: 

August 13 - October 8 (no days off)

9-weeks total

Class Date

08/13/2026, 08/20/2026, 08/27/2026, 09/03/2026, 09/10/2026, 09/17/2026, 09/24/2026, 10/01/2026, 10/08/2026

Registration:  https://bcs.jumbula.com/AlamedaClasses/AlamedaThursdayChesskidsFallOne2026 

Fall Two 2026: 

October 15 - December 17 (no class on Nov. 26, Thanksgiving)

Class Dates:

 10/15/2026, 10/22/2026, 10/29/2026, 11/05/2026, 11/12/2026, 11/19/2026, 12/03/2026, 12/10/2026, 12/17/2026 

9-weeks total, for first child it would be $270 for siblings it would be $180

 Registration: https://bcs.jumbula.com/AlamedaClasses/AlamedaThursdayChesskidsFallTwo2026 

 Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior including self-esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN! 

 Day & Time: 

3rd Sunday of the month, 1:00-3:30

Price: $50 early bird price (price goes up to $60 the day of the event)

3rd Sundays of the month for 2026:

August 16

September 20

October 18

November 15

December 20

Registration:

https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/tournaments/tournaments-list/ 

 The Berkeley Chess School holds monthly chess tournaments in Alameda throughout the year. The school also facilitate students’ participation in annual statewide competitions. Tournaments provide the motivation that encourages students to master their games. They develop focus and concentration, celebrate wins, learn from losses, and build confidence in their own abilities. Many say that tournaments are their favorite aspect of the program, because it gives them an opportunity to test and showcase their skills in front of teachers, peers and parents.