Grandmasters of Chess
Join the ultimate “sport of the mind”! Sharpen your strategy, solve hundreds of puzzles, and master 50+ lessons—all while having fun with friends in your school’s chess club!
New and returning students are invited.
Class time will typically be divided between 30 minutes of chess group lesson and puzzles, 30 minutes of game play.
If your student is new to the game of Chess, let us know and we can be sure to inform the class instructor.
Join our Fall or Holiday Chess Tournament! More details can be found by searching for Chess Tournament at minnetonkaschools.arux.app.
Please see below for class days and dates. Fall, Winter & Spring sessions should be registered for separately.
*Class starting after 1/1/2025 will open with our Winter/Spring catalog.
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Clear Springs (Thursdays) |
Deephaven (Thursdays) |
Excelsior (Tuesdays) |
Groveland (Mondays) |
Minnewashta (Fridays) |
Scenic Heights (Tues. & Weds.) |
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| Winter | 2/19-3/26 | 2/19-3/26 | 1/20-3/24 | 1/12-3/23 | 2/20-4/24 | 1/20-3/24 & 1/28-3/25 |
| Spring | 4/9-6/4 | 4/9-6/4 | 4/7-6/2 | 4/13-6/1 | 5/1-6/5 | 4/7-6/2 & 4/8-6/3 |
Please sign your student up on the waitlist when classes are full. If space becomes available in the class, parents will be contacted.
Find out more about YEL Chess here.
{YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
56-235-CS7
FullInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 9th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 16th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 30th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, May 7th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, May 14th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, May 21st 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, May 28th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jun 4th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
56-235-CS8
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 9th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 16th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 30th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, May 7th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, May 14th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, May 21st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, May 28th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jun 4th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
56-235-DH4
FullInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 9th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 16th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Apr 30th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, May 7th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, May 14th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, May 21st 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, May 28th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Jun 4th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
56-235-EX4
FullInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 7th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
56-235-GR7
FullInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 13th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Apr 20th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Apr 27th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, May 4th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, May 11th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, May 18th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Jun 1st 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
56-235-GR8
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 13th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Apr 20th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Apr 27th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, May 4th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, May 11th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, May 18th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Jun 1st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
56-235-MW4
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 1st 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, May 8th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, May 15th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, May 22nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, May 29th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Jun 5th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
56-235-SH10
FullInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 7th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
56-235-SH11
FullInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 7th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
56-235-SH12
FullInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 8th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Apr 15th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Apr 22nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Apr 29th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, May 6th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, May 13th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, May 20th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, May 27th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
56-235-CS5
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 19th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Feb 26th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 12th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 19th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 26th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
56-235-CS6
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 19th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Feb 26th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 12th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 19th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 26th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
56-235-DH3
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 19th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Feb 26th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 12th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 19th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Mar 26th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
56-235-EX3
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 20th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Jan 27th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 3rd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 10th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 17th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 24th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 3rd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 10th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 17th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 24th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
56-235-GR5
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 12th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Feb 9th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Mar 9th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Mar 16th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
56-235-GR6
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 12th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Feb 9th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Mar 2nd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Mar 9th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Mar 16th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Mar 23rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
56-235-MW3
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 20th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Feb 27th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Mar 13th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Mar 27th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Apr 10th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Apr 17th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Apr 24th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
56-235-SH7
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 20th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Jan 27th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 3rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 10th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 17th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 24th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 3rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 10th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 17th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 24th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
56-235-SH8
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 20th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Jan 27th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 3rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 10th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 17th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Feb 24th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 3rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 10th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 17th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Mar 24th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
56-235-SH9
Online registration is overInstructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Mike Lutz
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 28th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Feb 4th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Feb 11th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Feb 18th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Feb 25th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Mar 4th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Mar 11th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Mar 18th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Mar 25th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |