Our Programs:

Expose. Encourage. Empower.

We have developed a hybrid model that helps us give access to quality chess lessons to more youth than ever, who are competing with and learning from like minded stormers from around the globe.


Enroll in Our Membership Plan

  • Includes FREE access to compete at over-the-board (in person) tournaments with our Chicago club from November - May

  • Virtual Tournaments included for FREE

  • 50% off 2nd child enrolled (enter discount code SIBLING at checkout)

  • Pause monthly subscription at anytime with 7 days notice

  • Make payments hassle free and enroll at anytime! *Beginners must wait until the start of a new season*

*Reduced enrollment is available for qualifying families*


Winter Schedule
January 14th - March 20th

All skill levels are held at the same time Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Lessons: 4:30 - 5:15 PM CST/ 5:30 - 6:15 PM EST
Tournaments: 5:15 - 6:30 PM CST/ 6:15 - 7:30 PM EST

Course Descriptions

Chess for Beginners

Small group lessons for ages 6 and up. Stormers will learn how all chess pieces move, check, checkmate, and be prepared to join our larger group for the upcoming season.

Novice Chess Lessons

Small group lessons for chess players ages 6 and up who have experience playing and would like to take their game to the next level. Stormers must complete Chess for Beginners before enrolling.

Intermediate & Advanced Chess Lessons

Small group lessons for chess players who are ready to prepare for competitive tournaments. Stormers must complete Novice Chess Lessons before enrolling.


Past Competitive Tournaments

Chicago Chess Foundation

12/10/22

@Mount Carmel High School

Chicago Chess Foundation:

11/05/22

@Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy

Inaugural A STEP AHEAD CHESS OPEN

10/02/22

@National Teachers Academy

A Step Ahead Chess Champs VI Tournament
08/13/22
@National Teachers Academy, Chicago IL

A Step Ahead Chess Champs V Tournament
04/30/22
@National Teachers Academy, Chicago IL

Chicago Chess FOundation Tournament
04/23/22
@Al Raby high school

Illinois State chess championshiPS
03/11/22 - 03/12/22
@HYATT REGENCY SCHAUMBURG

Chicago Chess Foundation: 2/26/22 @Rickover Naval Academy

Chicago Chess Foundation: 1/22/22 @De La Salle Institute

Chicago chess foundation: 12/18/21 @Mt. Carmel High School

Chicago Chess Foundation: 11/13/21 @Brooks College Prep

A Step Ahead Chess Championships IV

A Step Ahead Chess Championships III

A Step Ahead Chess Championships II

COMMUNITY Chess Exhibition with UCAN

A Step Ahead Chess Championships I