Edmonton · Ages 6–12
Harrison's Chess Class
Beginner-friendly chess lessons for kids ages 6–12 in Edmonton.
Free Open House
Sunday, July 12
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Spirit of Hope United Church
7909 82 Ave NW (Whyte Ave), Edmonton
Registration helps us prepare enough boards, materials, and seating. Registered families will be prioritized. Walk-ins are accepted until capacity is reached. We're expecting a welcoming group of about 30–40 kids and parents.
Questions before registering? chess@harrisonmantla.com
Free event
Free Chess Class Open House
Bring your child to try a sample lesson, play a few games, meet Harrison, and see the classroom environment. Parents are welcome to stay. No chess experience is required.
- Date
- Sunday, July 12
- Time
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Location
- Spirit of Hope United Church
- Address
- 7909 82 Ave NW (Whyte Ave), Edmonton, AB T6C 0Y1
- Cost
- Free — registration recommended
Safety at a glance
Built around clear rules for parents
- ✓Vulnerable Sector Check — Completed
- ✓Liability insurance — Confirmed for class dates
- ✓Parent / guardian sign-in and sign-out every class
- ✓Released only to a parent / guardian or authorized pickup
- ✓Emergency contact collected at registration
- ✓First aid kit and AED in the main lobby area
Choose your fit
Class Options
Start with the free open house, join the 6-week group program, or request individual lessons.
Free
Open House
Free to attend
- ♟Sunday, July 12 · 1:00–2:30 PM
- ♟Parents welcome
- ♟Sample lesson + supervised play
- ♟Meet Harrison, see the space
- ♟Registration required — space is limited
6-week program
Group Chess Program
$100 founding rate · $125 regular
- ♟Sundays, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- ♟Ages 6–12 · Beginner to early-intermediate
- ♟Structured 6-week curriculum
- ♟Boards & materials provided
- ♟Small group format
- ♟Payment after registration is reviewed
Private
Individual Lessons
By request
- ♟One-on-one or small private lessons
- ♟Good for extra help, fundamentals, focused improvement
- ♟Build confidence at your child's pace
- ♟Scheduled around your family
If interest is high, additional beginner groups or future cohorts may be opened so students can be grouped by age and experience.
Instructor
About Harrison
Harrison Mantla is an Edmonton-based chess player and youth chess instructor. He first learned chess as a child playing with his father, then became more serious about the game in high school, where he studied fundamentals, played regularly, and competed in Edmonton, Calgary, and Banff.
Harrison has also taught youth chess before, including a full summer class of 16 children.
Read Harrison's Chess Story →Ready to try chess?
Join the free open house, meet Harrison, and see if this is the right fit for your child.
Questions before registering? chess@harrisonmantla.com