(CLASS) Real Smart Chess

Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 01:15 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Union Hall | Brooklyn

Union Hall
Publisher/HostUnion Hall
(CLASS) Real Smart Chess
Advertisement
Come hone your chess skills with formerly nationally ranked Chess Master Ellie Simon.
About this Event

This class meets four Sundays, May through June:  5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 1:15pm - 3pm. One ticket purchase enrolls you for the length of the session (all four meetings).

Do you love playing chess but lose sight of an overarching strategy? Do certain positions feel overwhelming? Do you sometimes find yourself moving almost randomly? This multi-session class will boost you from a casual player to a strong opponent. We’ll move week-by-week through opening principles, middle game tactics, and endgame theory, to help guide you through each stage of the game. Through a (fun) combo of interactive lectures, games, puzzles, and some surprise bonus games, we will up your level of play.


Ellie Simon is a formerly nationally ranked chess master with two decades of tournaments under her belt. She's taught players of all levels and spent countless hours in parks across the country. She’s also fun and will make this class soooo engaging!


Supplies: Bring a hardbacked notebook or a clipboard and paper for note taking and writing, as well as a pen or pencil of your choice. Chess sets will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set as well.

Requirements: This class is curated for beginner and intermediate chess players, but it will not cover the basics. Students must already know the pieces and rules and have some experience playing the game.

Dates: 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21

Time: 1:00pm Venue Opens / 1:15pm Class Starts (in downstairs Venue)

Enrollment: $165 -- Enrollment cost covers all four classes -- **Limited class size**

Ages 21+

Please check the FAQ below or contact [email protected] with any questions.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Union Hall, 702 Union St., Brooklyn, United States

Tickets

USD 171.95

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Brooklyn

The Longest Table - Greenpoint 2026
Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm The Longest Table - Greenpoint 2026

Russell Street between Driggs and Nassau

2026 Family Party & Fundraiser
Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm 2026 Family Party & Fundraiser

Greenwood Park

Night Dreamz Collective: Slimed Out Dreamz
Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm Night Dreamz Collective: Slimed Out Dreamz

Brooklyn

BYOBonsai Pruning and Wiring Class, 5\/31
Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm BYOBonsai Pruning and Wiring Class, 5/31

Dandy Farmer Bonsai Studio

Intro to Dendro (Tree Identification) \u2013 1-3pm
Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm Intro to Dendro (Tree Identification) – 1-3pm

Lincoln Road Playground

Cyanotype\/Sun Printing Workshop
Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm Cyanotype/Sun Printing Workshop

Bushwick Community Darkroom

Healing Through Art in the Park
Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Healing Through Art in the Park

Lefferts Historic House

A Benefit for Precious Souls USA
Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm A Benefit for Precious Souls USA

Lucky 13 Saloon

GET SORTED: Freak On, Basura Boyz
Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm GET SORTED: Freak On, Basura Boyz

315 Meserole St

The Smuttery - Reign & Ruin
Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm The Smuttery - Reign & Ruin

FourFiveSix

Make with Potatoes: A Glyph Printing Workshop
Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Make with Potatoes: A Glyph Printing Workshop

Make Manifest

Full Moon Release: a guided somatic experience & sound bath
Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Full Moon Release: a guided somatic experience & sound bath

Exact location to be sent upon sign up

Brooklyn is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Brooklyn Events