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Chess lessons

For all ages and levels, at our club in Rhodes town and four other locations across the island.

Not sure where to start? A short test with positions on the board points to the right class.

Find your level

Ippotis teaches chess to beginners, intermediate and advanced players, both children and adults. Our coaches are selected for their chess experience and their ability to teach.

Classes in Rhodes take place at 1 Pindou Street, in a bright, air-conditioned room with tournament boards and clocks, large demonstration boards, a projector and computers for students.

Working with the Municipality of Rhodes, the club also runs classes in other parts of the island, making chess accessible beyond Rhodes town.

Days and times

The timetable for all classes for the 2026–2027 season is available on one page and is updated by the club office.

Weekly timetable
  • An Ippotis student thinking about her next move
  • Two teenagers concentrating on their game
  • A young chess player thinking with his hands against his face

Class levels

Classes follow the Step method. Each student moves on when they are ready.

Five wooden chess pieces in a row, from pawn to queen, each taller than the last

Stepping Stones

A first introduction to the chessboard and pieces for our youngest students.

Step 1

The rules of chess, how the pieces move and checkmate.

Step 2

First tactical ideas and basic strategy.

Step 3

Combinations, defence and introductory endgames.

Step 4

More complex tactics and middlegame planning.

Step 5

Advanced strategy and endgame technique.

Tournament training

Preparation for championships and playing on the club’s teams.

Adults

Classes for adult players, along with open-play sessions.

Classes, days and times

The timetable for the 2026–2027 season by location. See also the weekly timetable.

Rhodes

1 Pindou Street, Rhodes

ClassDaysTimes
Stepping StonesTuesday and Thursday18:00–19:00
Stepping Stones, group 2Friday17:30–19:00
Step 1Monday and Wednesday18:00–19:00
Step 2Monday and Wednesday18:00–19:00
Step 3Monday and Wednesday16:00–17:00
Step 4, group 1Tuesday and Thursday16:00–17:00
Step 4, group 2Tuesday and Thursday17:00–18:00
Step 5Saturday10:00–11:30
Tournament trainingSaturday11:30–13:30
AdultsTo be announced
Open playTo be announced

Ialysos

2nd Primary School of Ialysos

ClassDaysTimes
Step 1, group 1Saturday09:00–10:30
Step 1, group 2Saturday12:00–13:30
Step 2Saturday10:30–12:00
Step 2, group 2Saturday13:00–14:30

Kremasti

Kremasti Library

ClassDaysTimes
Step 1Saturday09:00–11:00
Step 2Saturday11:00–13:00
Step 3Friday16:30–18:30
Step 4Friday18:30–20:30

Afantou

3rd Primary School of Afantou

ClassDaysTimes
Step 1Thursday13:15–14:30
Step 2Thursday14:30–16:00

Archangelos

Archangelos Cultural Centre

ClassDaysTimes
Step 1Saturday08:30–10:00
Step 2Thursday10:00–11:30
Step 3To be announced

Last updated from the club office’s system, 7 October 2026, 12:36.

Learning materials

Materials for each level are available to club students with a password provided by their coach.

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