The Chess Lions Club offers several chess activities in groups for different levels and ages.
Lessons for children: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
from Saturday 20th September 2025, until Sunday 17th May 2026
- Junior: Sunday 10:00-10:55.
- Beginner: Saturday 14:00-14:55 and Sunday 11:00 - 11:55.
- Intermediate: Saturday 15:00-15:55.
- Advanced: Saturday 16:00 - 17:25 and Friday 18:20 - 19:45 (includes adults).
Here's a detailed analysis of each training level:
🧒 Junior Group
🕘 Sunday 10:00 – 10:55
This group is designed for children aged 5 to 7 who are new to chess and have not yet understood the basic moves. These children typically:
- Do not fully grasp how each piece moves,
- Have not yet understood castling, pawn promotion, or the "en passant" rule.
Children who attended this group last year but have not yet completed all the exercises in their workbook (Stepping Stones / Petits Pas 1) still fit well in this group.
Older children who need a refresher on the basics are also welcome.
♟️ Beginner Group
🕑 Saturday 14:00 – 14:55
🕚 Sunday 11:00 – 11:55
Both sessions are for children aged 7 and older, or for younger children who have completed all the exercises in their Stepping Stones / Petits Pas 1 workbook.
Students in this group:
- Know all the piece movements,
- Are being gradually introduced to competitive chess,
- Are generally ready to participate in school tournaments.
Note: Last season, the Sunday group was slightly stronger than the Saturday group due to the presence of older children.
♟️ Intermediate Group
🕒 Saturday 15:00 – 15:55
This group consists of children who:
- Have a good understanding of the game,
- Actively participate in tournaments,
- Are focused on improving their competitive play.
The level is above beginner, with an emphasis on deepening strategic and tactical thinking.
🧠 Advanced Group
🕓 Saturday 16:00 – 17:25
🕓 Friday 18:20 – 19:45 (includes adults)
The only 90-minute training session, this group includes children with several years of chess experience, most of whom are over 12 years old, though talented younger players are also accepted.
This longer session allows for:
- In-depth analysis of advanced strategies,
- Intensive practice and preparation for tournaments.
New this year:
A second Advanced Group will be introduced on Friday evenings, to better accommodate students who wish to participate in weekend tournaments.
Chess For All: Friday 18:20-20:30
from Friday 26th September 2025, until 15th May 2026
🕓 Friday 18:20 – 19:45: Adults Lessons (1500 - 1800)
🕓 Friday 19:30 – 20:30: Open Day. This will be in the form of friendly games and anyone can join.
Inter-club championship: Sunday 14:00-17:00
This season our club will participate in Inter-club championship with two teams, one team in Division 1 and one team in Division 3. The Championships are in the form of 10 rounds with some play-offs, with 8 boards in Division 1 and 6 boards in Division 3 in each round. The calendar is as follow (please note that the location of the round is determined by the first team cited):
- Division 1
- Round 1 (28 Sep 2025): Schifflange III - Chess Lions
- Round 2 (12 Oct 2025): Chess Lions - Strassen I
- Round 3 (9 Nov 2025): Echternach III - Chess Lions I
- Round 4 (30 Nov 2025): Chess Lions - Dommeldange-Beggen II
- Round 5 (14 Dec 2025): Limpertsberg - Chess Lions
- Round 6 (11 Jan 2026): Chess Lions - Perlé I
- Round 7 (01 Feb 2026): Differdange IV - Chess Lions
- Play-offs:
- Round 8 (01 Mar 2026):
- Round 9 (15 Mar 2026):
- Round 10 (19 Apr 2026):
- Division 3
- Round 1 (28 Sep 2025): Wasserbillig II - Chess Lions
- Round 2 (12 Oct 2025): Chess Lions - Differdange VIII
- Round 3 (9 Nov 2025): Mamer I - Chess Lions
- Round 4 (30 Nov 2025): Chess Lions - Bonnevoie III
- Round 5 (14 Dec 2025): Schifflange V - Chess Lions
- Round 6 (11 Jan 2026): Chess Lions - Dudelange III
- Round 7 (01 Feb 2026): Differdange IX - Chess Lions
- Play-offs:
- Round 8 (01 Mar 2026):
- Round 9 (15 Mar 2026):
- Round 10 (19 Apr 2026):
Youth National Championship - Interclub
This is the Inter-club championship for players U20 year old. The Championship is in the form of 5 rounds with 4 boards in each round and it will take place the weekend 20-21 December 2025
Youth National Championship - Individuel
This determines the champion of Luxembourg, in each age category: U8-U10-U12-U14-U16-U18 It will take place during the carnival holiday, between the 14th and 22nd February 2026
Coupe de Bertrange: Not yet confirmed
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