Winter 2025 Lessons

The Hart House Chess Club is pleased to announce the Winter 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 Winter, 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 winter, provided by expert lecturers and experienced players.

*Please note that although the coach names are very similar they are DIFFERENT people 🙂

Lessons Details

Beginner Lessons:

Prior chess experience is not required, and pace will be adjusted based on class strength. Interactive sessions, informative demonstrations, resources, and discussions will be provided to help students learn how to play. 6 lessons will be offered, and participants can still learn from them even if they miss a class. Registration is required for all prospective attendees.
Where: Hart House, Bickersteth Room (Third Floor)
Lessons will be taught by: Samuel Zheng (FIDE 1830)
Registration: Registration is required. Participants may join at any time throughout if space is available. Please email us at hhchess@studentorg.utoronto.ca to register.
Schedule: 4:00 to 5:30 pm on the following Fridays
- February 13, 27
- March 6, 13, 20, 27

Intermediate Lessons:

The expected audience is 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. 6 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, Bickersteth Room (Third Floor)
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: Samuel Zhang (CFC 2313)
Schedule: 5:30 pm to 7 pm on the following Fridays
- February 13, 27
- March 6, 13, 20, 27