Rated chess tournaments every Friday. Classes daily.

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Chess Classes, Play and Tournaments

Welcome to Way of the Board a USCF sanctioned chess club located at 21 Governor St. Ridgefield CT.

Day and evening options are available for classes and rated tournaments plus ASA enrichment programs. Enrollment is now open for classes and tournaments. Click on sections below to see specific dates and times.

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Fall Schedule

Summer Chess

Group Class and Open Play Options

Group classes are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday by appointment.

Two hours duration with one hour of personalized instruction and one hour of practice play before or after the class. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Fee: $120 for 4 classes BUY NOW

A single visit is $40 for one lesson.

Tuesdays and Thursdays July 13 to August 24:

1 pm - 2 pm Beginner/intermediate class. Enroll by date.

2 pm - 3 pm Open chess play (supervised)

3 pm - 4 pm Advanced class (non-rated to 1600 acceptable) Enroll by date.

5 pm - 6 pm Beginner/intermediate class Enroll by date.

6 pm - 7 pm Open chess play (supervised)

7 pm - 8 pm Advanced class (non-rated to 1600 acceptable) Enroll by date.

Friday Class Schedule:

1 pm - 2 pm Beginner/intermediate class Enroll by date.

2 pm - 3 pm Open chess play (supervised)

3 pm - 4 pm Advanced class (non-rated to 1600 acceptable) Enroll by date.

5 pm - 8:30 pm Friday's are reserved for tournament play. "Friday Knight Fights"

Tournaments - Friday Knight Fights

Rated quad tournaments every Friday night from 5 to 8 pm at Way of the Board Chess Club. ALL AGES and SKILL LEVELS WELCOMED provided you are a member of the USFC ...join the USFC today and start to play and earn your rating.

Our chess tournaments are FREE for students taking chess lessons and members but all others can a $10.00 drop-in fee at the door.

Enroll by date today to reserve your seat in a quad with your peers.

Rated tournament reserved.

Private Lessons

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WAY of the Board

Master the game of chess under the tutelage of Master Adnan Kobas (not avail July and Aug. but substituted by Mr. Matthew Shirvell, ranked top 15% of US players).

Mr. Kobas is a Fédération Internationale des Échecs Master as well as a US Chess Federation lifetime Master. with best rating of 2444, was two time absolute champion of Bosnia, 3 X CT champion, and numerous other accolades spanning a lifetime career. Professionally coaching since 2001, his students won 6 US scholastic championships, three national team titles, including a super national in 2011. Now, offering coaching at Way of the Board Chess Club. Group and private sessions.

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