Chess Lessons 2026
Lessons include: End Game, Middle Game, Opening Theory.
Chess lessons are held in person at Nicollet Middle School and Virtually.
Meeting links are provided via email.
Bring a notebook, pencil and chess set to each meeting.
Alex Balandin
Chess Coach
NM Craig Joseph Heirigs
chess coach
Past Options
CHL-A3 Advanced Beginner
Online registration is overInstructors:
- NM Craig Joseph Heirigs
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 7th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Wed, Feb 18th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, Mar 14th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, Apr 4th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, Apr 11th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, Apr 25th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, May 2nd 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Nicollet Middle School |
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CHL-B3 Intermediate (USCF rated greater than 700)
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Alex Balandin
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 7th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 16th 2026 | 6:15 - 7:15 PM | Online |
| Sat, Feb 28th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 | 6:15 - 7:15 PM | Online |
| Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 | 6:15 - 7:15 PM | Online |
| Sat, Apr 4th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, Apr 11th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online |
| Sat, Apr 25th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, May 9th 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, May 23rd 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
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CHL-C3 Advanced (USCF rating greater than 1000)
Online registration is overInstructors:
- Alex Balandin
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 7th 2026 | 12:20 - 1:20 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Mon, Feb 16th 2026 | 7:35 - 8:35 PM | Online |
| Sat, Feb 28th 2026 | 12:20 - 1:20 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 | 7:35 - 8:35 PM | Online |
| Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 | 7:35 - 8:35 PM | Online |
| Sat, Apr 4th 2026 | 12:20 - 1:20 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, Apr 11th 2026 | 12:20 - 1:20 PM | Online |
| Sat, Apr 25th 2026 | 12:20 - 1:20 PM | Online |
| Sat, May 9th 2026 | 12:20 - 1:20 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
| Sat, May 23rd 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Nicollet Middle School |
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