Royal Chess
Grades K-5. Develop the brain-bending strategies of a brilliant and complex game of chess! Learn openings, mid-game tactics, and advanced concepts from highly experienced Chess Masters. All chess skill levels are welcome.
Sliding Fees: Most classes include sliding-fee options designed to provide financial flexibility for community members who may need support in order to participate. We encourage participants to choose the amount they are able to pay. This model helps ensure our programs remain financially sustainable while also promoting equity and increasing accessibility for all members of our community.
Twin Cities Chess Club
Twin Cities Chess Club was founded in 2009 by Irina Rybakova and her brother Igor. Igor Rybakov is a professional chess coach and checkers National Grandmaster and International Master. He has coached in chess clubs throughout Minnesota and instructed over 4000 chess and checkers players so far.
Their team currently consists of twelve professional chess instructors who have coached in over fifty schools in elementary and middle schools in and around the Twin Cities area. Many of these schools have after school classes, while some also have classes before school.
401SA
Instructors:
- Twin Cities Chess Club
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 13th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | Expo for Excellence Magnet |
| Mon, Apr 20th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | Expo for Excellence Magnet |
| Mon, Apr 27th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | Expo for Excellence Magnet |
| Mon, May 4th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | Expo for Excellence Magnet |
| Mon, May 11th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | Expo for Excellence Magnet |
| Mon, May 18th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | Expo for Excellence Magnet |
| Mon, Jun 1st 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | Expo for Excellence Magnet |
401SB
Instructors:
- Twin Cities Chess Club
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 13th 2026 | 4:10 - 5:10 PM | Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School |
| Mon, Apr 20th 2026 | 4:10 - 5:10 PM | Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School |
| Mon, Apr 27th 2026 | 4:10 - 5:10 PM | Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School |
| Mon, May 4th 2026 | 4:10 - 5:10 PM | Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School |
| Mon, May 11th 2026 | 4:10 - 5:10 PM | Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School |
| Mon, May 18th 2026 | 4:10 - 5:10 PM | Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School |
| Mon, Jun 1st 2026 | 4:10 - 5:10 PM | Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary School |
401SC
Instructors:
- Twin Cities Chess Club
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 11th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Mon, May 18th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Mon, Jun 1st 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Mon, Jun 8th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
401SD
Instructors:
- Twin Cities Chess Club
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 15th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | St Anthony Park Elementary |
| Wed, Apr 22nd 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | St Anthony Park Elementary |
| Wed, Apr 29th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | St Anthony Park Elementary |
| Wed, May 6th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | St Anthony Park Elementary |
| Wed, May 13th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | St Anthony Park Elementary |
| Wed, May 20th 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | St Anthony Park Elementary |
| Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 | 2:10 - 3:10 PM | St Anthony Park Elementary |
