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.
| Clear Springs (Thursdays) |
Deephaven (Thursdays) |
Excelsior (Tuesdays) |
Groveland (Mondays) |
Minnewashta (Fridays) |
Scenic Heights (Tues. & Weds.) |
|
| Fall | 9/10-11/12 |
9/10-11/12 |
9/8-10/27 |
9/14-11/9 |
9/11-11/20 |
9/8-10/27 & 9/9-10/28 |
| Winter | 11/19-1/28 |
11/19-1/28 |
11/3-12/22 |
11/16-12/21 |
12/4-2/5 |
11/3-12/22 & 11/4-12/16 |
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 - Lutz Mike
Instructor
67-235-EX1
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 8th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 15th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 29th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 6th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
67-235-SH1
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 8th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 15th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 29th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 6th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
67-235-SH2
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 8th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 15th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Sep 29th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 6th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 13th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 20th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Oct 27th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
67-235-SH3
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 9th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Sep 16th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Sep 30th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Oct 7th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
67-235-CS1
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Sep 17th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Sep 24th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 1st 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 22nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
67-235-CS2
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Sep 17th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Sep 24th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 1st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 22nd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
67-235-DH1
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Sep 17th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Sep 24th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 1st 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 22nd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
67-235-MW1
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Sep 18th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Oct 23rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Oct 30th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Nov 13th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Nov 20th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
67-235-GR1
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Sep 28th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 5th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 12th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
67-235-GR2
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 14th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Sep 28th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 5th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 12th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
67-235-EX2
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3rd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 10th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 24th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 1st 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 22nd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Excelsior Elementary |
67-235-SH4
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 10th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 24th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 1st 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 22nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
67-235-SH5
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 10th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Nov 24th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 1st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Tue, Dec 22nd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
67-235-SH6
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Dec 2nd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Dec 9th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
| Wed, Dec 16th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Scenic Heights Elementary |
67-235-GR3
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 30th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Dec 7th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Dec 14th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Dec 21st 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Groveland Elementary |
67-235-GR4
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 30th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Dec 7th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Dec 14th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
| Mon, Dec 21st 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Groveland Elementary |
67-235-CS3
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 17th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 7th 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 14th 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 28th 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
67-235-CS4
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 17th 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 7th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 14th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 28th 2027 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Clear Springs Elementary |
67-235-DH2
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Dec 17th 2026 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 7th 2027 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 14th 2027 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 21st 2027 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
| Thu, Jan 28th 2027 | 2:45 - 3:45 PM | Deephaven Elementary |
67-235-MW2
Instructors:
- {YEL} Youth Enrichment League - Lutz Mike
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 4th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Dec 11th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Dec 18th 2026 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Jan 8th 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Jan 15th 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Jan 22nd 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Jan 29th 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |
| Fri, Feb 5th 2027 | 3:25 - 4:25 PM | Minnewashta Elementary |