🎉 Fall 2026 classes are now underway — ongoing enrollment is available while space remains!
Ottawa Go School offers live online Go classes for children and youth, from complete beginners to students with previous playing experience.
Our Fall 2026 term began on September 13, but new students are welcome to join at any time during the term as long as space is available. If your child joins after the term has started, the instructor will help them catch up on the key concepts covered in earlier lessons.
All classes are held live via Zoom, with OGS (Online Go Server) used for games, exercises, and practice. Classes are kept small, with a maximum of 10 students, so each student can receive individual attention and guidance.
🌎 Our online classes are open to students across Canada and North America. Instructor Grace Chen is currently based in Toronto while studying at the University of Toronto.
1. Beginner Go Class
Suitable for: Students who are new to Go, have limited experience, or would like to build a solid foundation
Class Time: Sundays, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Fall Term: September 13 – December 20, 2026
Full Term: 14 lessons, 60 minutes each
Full-Term Tuition: CAD $280
Instructor: Grace Chen, 5 Dan
Format: Zoom + OGS
The Beginner Go Class introduces students to the fundamentals of Go in a clear and engaging way. Topics include basic rules, liberties, capturing, atari, connecting and cutting, simple life-and-death concepts, and beginner strategy.
Interactive exercises and 9×9 games help students develop good thinking habits while building confidence and, most importantly, enjoying the game.
Joining late? No problem. Grace will help new students review the key concepts they may have missed so they can comfortably join the class.
2. Intermediate Go Class
Suitable for: Students who understand the basic rules and are around 20 kyu or stronger
Class Time: Sundays, 2:30–4:00 PM ET
Fall Term: September 13 – December 20, 2026
Full Term: 14 lessons, 90 minutes each
Full-Term Tuition: CAD $420
Instructor: Grace Chen, 5 Dan
Format: Zoom + OGS
The Intermediate Go Class is designed for students who already have some playing experience and would like to improve their skills.
Lessons focus on reading, shape, life and death, opening strategy, middle-game fighting, endgame, and game review, helping students develop stronger practical skills and more independent thinking.
No class on October 11.
Instructor: Grace Chen (5 Dan)
Grace Chen is an 18-year-old 5-dan Go player and instructor at Ottawa Go School. She earned second place in the 2025 AGA Girls Cup, one of the premier youth Go tournaments for female players in North America.
Grace has also been actively involved in promoting Go among young people. She has led the American Go Honor Society (AGHS), helped organize youth Go tournaments and activities, and previously ran Go clubs at Merivale High School.
Now studying at the University of Toronto, Grace enjoys working with younger students and aims to make her lessons friendly, interactive, and easy to understand. Her goal is to help students build confidence, improve their strategic thinking, and develop a lasting enjoyment of Go.
Watch Grace’s Full Free Trial Go Lesson
Want to see what Grace’s class is like before joining?
Watch the full recording of Grace’s free introductory Go lesson to see her teaching style, classroom interaction, and approach to introducing Go to young students.
Enjoyed Grace’s class? You can still join our Fall 2026 program at any time while space is available.
Ongoing Registration
Classes have started, but new students are still welcome!
If you are not sure which class is right for your child, or if you are concerned about joining after the term has already begun, please contact us. We will be happy to discuss your child’s experience level and recommend the appropriate class.
Students joining after the start of the term will pay tuition based on the number of remaining lessons.
Questions or Registration Assistance
Yingzhi Chen / Principal
Phone: 613-220-8490
WeChat: Yingzhi_Chen
Email: ottawagoschool@gmail.com