Classes and tournaments start July. Join us at the Hammond Museum on June 23rd 1 30 pm for a special chess event.

Make your move.

We are open and eager to start playing with you

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

We are pleased to be offering chess classes, private lessons, open play, and tournaments for all ages and skill levels at two locations:

Way of the Board in Ridgefield and the Hammond Museum in North Salem.

Day and evening options are available 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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Group Class and Open Play Options

Starting July 2018 group classes are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday by appointment.

Duration: Two hours with one hour of instruction and one hour of practice play before or after the class.

Fee: $120 for four classes or $40 single visit.

ENROLLMENT by class is easy and there is no obligation. Come to as many or as few as you like.

1 pm - 2 pm Beginner/intermediate class. Enroll

2 pm - 3 pm Open chess play (supervised)

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

5 pm - 6 pm Beginner/intermediate class Enroll

6 pm - 7 pm Open chess play (supervised)

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

Friday Class Schedule:

1 pm - 2 pm Beginner/intermediate class Enroll

2 pm - 3 pm Open chess play (supervised)

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

5 pm - 8:30 pm No classes but instead Friday Knight Fight Tournaments

Tournaments - Friday Knight Fights

Chess Camp

WAY of the Board

Master the game of chess under the tutelage of Master Adnan Kobas (not avail July and Aug.). Mr. Kobas is a Fédération Internationale des Échecs Master as well as a US Chess Federation life time 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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