Companies · Organizations · New York City
Bring colleagues together over the board. Chess Max Academy creates corporate chess events in NYC, from friendly office tournaments and team-building workshops to grandmaster exhibitions, client evenings, and employee family days.
Choose a format for your group, experience level, and schedule. Our team helps plan the chess activities, coaching, and equipment for an event at your office or chosen venue.
Our Event Experience
Selected organizations from our corporate chess events, tournament collaborations, and community programs.
A Chess Event for Your Team
Build a standalone event or combine several activities into one program. Beginners can learn the rules while experienced players enjoy a challenge.
Corporate Chess Tournaments
Bring your office together for a friendly tournament or company championship. We can organize pairings, explain the format, manage rounds, and help participants throughout the event.
Lectures & Strategy Workshops
Explore planning, decision-making, and creative problem-solving through chess. Interactive lectures, puzzles, and guided discussions give colleagues a shared challenge and a fresh conversation.
Simultaneous Exhibitions
Invite guests to play a chess master across multiple boards at once. Ask about a grandmaster-led simultaneous exhibition with GM Maxim Dlugy, with the format and availability arranged for your event.
Team Building & Client Events
Try team chess, collaborative puzzles, or interdepartmental matches. Combine friendly competition with conversation for an employee social, networking reception, or client appreciation evening.
Employee & Family Programs
Offer beginner lessons, an ongoing workplace chess club, or a family day with activities for employees and their children. We can tailor instruction and playing groups to different ages and experience levels.
Thanksgiving & Holiday Events
Add chess to your Thanksgiving gathering, year-end celebration, or seasonal office party. Choose casual play, a short team tournament, or a learn-to-play session to fit your holiday schedule.
Chess Set & Clock Rentals in NYC
Need equipment for an event you are organizing? Ask Chess Max Academy about renting chess sets, boards, and digital chess clocks for your office tournament or organizational gathering.
Tell us how many players you expect, your event date and location, and whether you need sets, clocks, or both. Our team will confirm equipment availability, rental arrangements, and any setup or event support you need.
Built Around Your Guests
- All experience levels. Combine an introduction to chess with opportunities for regular players to compete.
- A flexible format. Match the activities to your guest list, space, and available time.
- Experienced instructors. Programs draw on the coaching and event experience of Chess Max Academy, founded by Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy.
- New York City and beyond. Discuss events in Manhattan and across NYC, or ask about arrangements in Greenwich and other locations.
From an Idea to Your First Move
Share Your Event
Send your organization name, preferred date, venue, estimated guest count, and what you would like the event to achieve.
Choose the Format
We discuss tournaments, lessons, lectures, exhibitions, and equipment, then put together a proposal based on your group and requirements.
Enjoy the Chess
Once the details are confirmed, our team delivers the agreed chess program and helps your guests participate with confidence.
Corporate Chess Event Questions
Can complete beginners take part?
Yes. We can start with the rules, basic ideas, and guided play, then organize activities around participants’ experience. Tell us about your group so we can suggest a suitable mix of instruction and games.
Can you run an event at our NYC office?
We can discuss a chess program at your office or selected event venue. Share the location, available space, guest count, and any building access requirements when you contact us.
Can we book a grandmaster lecture or simultaneous exhibition?
Ask about a lecture, workshop, or simultaneous exhibition with GM Maxim Dlugy. We will confirm the speaker or instructor, availability, and format as part of your event proposal.
Do you offer equipment rental separately?
Yes. You can inquire about chess set and clock rentals for an event you manage yourself. Equipment quantities, dates, pickup or delivery arrangements, and pricing are confirmed individually.
How much does a corporate chess event cost?
Pricing depends on the event format, duration, location, number of guests, staffing, and equipment. Contact Chess Max Academy with these details for a tailored proposal.
Can you plan a Thanksgiving event or family celebration?
Yes. We can discuss Thanksgiving and holiday chess activities, employee family days, and programs that combine adult and children’s groups. Contact us with your preferred date to check availability.
Let’s Plan Your Corporate Chess Event
Tell us about your company or organization, date, location, estimated number of participants, and preferred activities. Chess Max Academy will help you discuss the options and build a program for your group.