Backyard Chess Live
Uniting young players through chess and community.
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Our in-person program will focus solely on weekly club meetings. The Live Pass will offer structured online coaching, events and community access throughout the week to members nationwide.
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We’ve moved all online offerings into Backyard Chess Live to provide a more structured and consistent experience for students.
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Tuesday — Coaching & Practice
Live coaching session followed by a brief classroom tournament.Saturday — Game Day
Live “Challenge the Coach” event where students can watch and play, followed by a community-wide tournament on Lichess.
What Sets Backyard Chess Live Apart
01 / Elite Community
Students join a private online community where they connect with other young players. Our kids share games, exchange ideas and build friendships with peers who love chess.
02 / Professional Instruction
BYC coaches have years of experience teaching chess to children both in-person and online. Lessons are structured to help students steadily improve their game.
03 / Competitive Play
Beyond weekly lessons, students compete in a weekly virtual tournament with prizes. This gives our kids the chance to apply what they have learned in a competitive setting.
Live Pass
$99 monthly
Continue your child’s chess development through weekly coaching, competitive tournaments and a connected national community.
✓ Weekly live coaching
✓ Weekly live events and challenges
✓ Weekly online tournament with prizes
✓ Access to our private online chess community 24/7
Preferred Access for BYC Families
