Oklahoma City Chess Club
Free classes for adults
Get started playing chess or go beyond the basics with one of our free monthly classes.
Check out this video to get to know our in-house coach, National Master Josh Alexander. We are so lucky to have him! (Note: the video was made before Josh achieved the National Master title in May 2026.) Meet Coach Josh
Chess 101
A 90-minute introduction to chess. This class is for absolute beginners. It covers how the pieces move & capture, check/checkmate/stalemate, castling and en passant, and basic opening principles.
Chess 201
You know the basics. Now what? Gain a deeper understanding of opening principles, learn to spot tactics, and practice the elementary endgame patterns every player should know.
Chess 101 and Chess 201 are free, but please register in advance.
Register here
Online coaching
If you'd like to learn online, we have a couple of great recommendations for you!
Three-time Oklahoma state champion Max Barnes coaches online for $50/hour. Send Max an email
David Luscomb is one of Oklahoma's top players. He coaches online for $40/hour. Send David an email