The Hart House Chess Club is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Lessons Schedule! All Lessons will be held in the Bickersteth Room of Hart House. All are free to attend or participate for Members of the Club.

Lessons: This Fall, join us on Fridays throughout the semester for exciting lessons and lectures to help you become a better player. Members are entitled to free lessons this fall provided by expert lecturers and experienced players. 

Lessons Details

Beginner Lessons: 

• Prior chess experience is not required and pace will be adjusted based off class strength. Interactive sessions, informative demonstrations, resources, and discussions will be provided to help students learn how to play. 7 lessons will be offered and participants can still learn something if they miss a class. Registration is required for all prospective attendees.
• Where: Hart House, room locations vary by week
• Lessons will be taught by: Christopher Yu (CFC 1783)
• Registration: Registration is required. Participants may join at any time throughout if space is available. Please email us to register.
• Schedule: 4:00 to 5:30 pm on the following Fridays
  • September 26
  • October 3, 10, 17
  • November 14, 21, 28

Intermediate Lessons: 

• The expected audience are players who are looking to up their game. Players are expected to know fundamental ideas of piece movement, basic strategies of chess, and calculation methods. 7 lessons will be offered and participants can still learn something if they miss a class. All participants are expected to be members of the Hart House Chess Club.
• Where: Hart House, room locations vary by week
• Registration: Registration is required. However, participants can join at any point during the lesson schedule. Please email us to register.
• Lessons will be taught by: Victor Zheng (CFC 2177)
• Schedule: 5:30 pm to 7 pm on the following Fridays
  • September 26
  • October 3, 10, 17
  • November 14, 21, 28