Chess adult learning courses

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Chess exercises both sides of the brain. It also improves memory and problem solving skills.

In our beginner's course, we will introduce you to this strategic and problem-solving board game. Discover the special rules of the game and develop new skills and abilities. Do this whilst learning with others with a similar ability in a friendly sociable group.

Our courses run over a period of weeks for a term. We have three terms in the year from September to July plus short courses at the start of summer.

Enrolments open each term in March, July and November. If courses have already started you may still be able to join so please contact us.

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Course levels and information

We run weekly beginners courses. We will cover the rules of chess, how to move the pieces, and you will acquire basic techniques on how to win.

Chess courses


Fees and discounts

We have many discounts and fee support options. These include money off your first course if you are a library member, Surrey Heritage user, or over 66.


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