Chess Classes For Kids Near Me In Greenwich CT
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Greenwich Chess Classes for Kids

Chess Classes for Kids in Greenwich, CT

Chess Classes for Kids in Greenwich, CT

Structured chess classes for kids in Greenwich, CT

Chess Classes for Kids in Greenwich, CT

Greenwich, Connecticut chess program

Serious chess education for curious, growing players.

Chess Max Academy helps Greenwich-area children learn the game with structure, energy, and thoughtful coaching, from first tactics to more competitive training habits.

Chess Max Academy Greenwich classroom with students learning chess

For kidsBeginner through more experienced students.
Greenwich, CT79 E Putnam Ave.
Clear next stepReview the current semester options.
WhereChess Max Academy, 79 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT
Who it is forStudents learning chess, building confidence, or preparing for stronger competition.
How to startChoose the Greenwich semester that matches your child’s schedule and level.

Why families choose Chess Max Greenwich

A focused place to build confidence, patience, and stronger chess thinking.

Parents often want a chess class that feels organized and serious, but not intimidating. The Greenwich program is designed around steady improvement: students learn ideas, practice them, get feedback, and return to the board with more confidence.

Each lesson is meant to help students slow down, calculate clearly, recognize patterns, and make decisions with purpose. That kind of chess training supports more than games. It helps children practice focus, resilience, and thoughtful problem-solving.

For families searching for chess classes in Greenwich CT, the goal is simple: a local program with real structure and a warm learning environment.

Program discovery

Find the format that fits your child.

Some students learn best in a group setting. Others need individual coaching or a more competitive training path. Greenwich families can use the current semester pages as the safest starting point.

Group chess classes

Structured group lessons help students learn tactics, strategy, guided game habits, and practical thinking with other young players.

Explore group chess lessons

Private chess lessons

Individual coaching can help a student focus on specific weaknesses, prepare for events, or move more quickly through a training plan.

Learn about private chess lessons

Semester classes in Greenwich

Families can review current Greenwich semester options to choose the best class path for their child’s level and schedule.

View Greenwich Fall/Winter options

Chess Max Academy students practicing chess in class
Young chess players studying a position together
Children learning chess during a Chess Max Academy lesson

Learning progression

A clear path for different levels of chess experience.

1

New players

Students learn the board, piece movement, basic tactics, checkmates, and how to pause before making a move.

2

Developing players

Students who know the rules work on calculation, opening principles, planning, avoiding common mistakes, and reviewing their games.

3

Experienced or competitive players

More serious students can build stronger habits around endgames, time control, notation, tournament preparation, and deeper strategic thinking.

Instruction and credibility

A Grandmaster-founded academy with a structured teaching approach.

Chess Max Academy was founded by Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy, and the Greenwich program reflects the same emphasis on disciplined thinking, competitive understanding, and careful student development.

Experienced coaching

Coaches help students understand why a move works, not just what move to memorize. The focus is on calculation, plans, patterns, and practical decisions.

Supportive challenge

Students are encouraged to stretch without feeling overwhelmed. The best chess class should feel focused, active, and motivating.

Greenwich identity

Local chess classes for Greenwich and Connecticut families.

A convenient local program matters when students are building consistent practice habits. Chess Max Greenwich gives families a place to return each week, ask questions, and stay connected to a serious chess-learning community.

Use the semester links to review current class options, and use the directions link before visiting the academy.

Chess Max Academy Greenwich

Parent questions

What to know before choosing a Greenwich chess class.

These answers keep the next step practical without inventing schedules, prices, or placement rules.

Are classes suitable for beginners?

Yes. Newer students can learn the rules, basic tactics, checkmates, and the habit of thinking carefully before moving.

Are there options for advanced or tournament-focused students?

Students who are ready for more demanding work can focus on calculation, planning, endgames, time management, and post-game review.

Are private lessons available?

Chess Max Academy offers private chess lessons for students who need individual attention or a more personalized training plan.

How do families view current Greenwich classes?

Use the Greenwich semester links on this page to review current options before choosing the best fit.

Where is Chess Max Academy in Greenwich?

The Greenwich location is listed at 79 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT.

Ready to choose the next step?

Help your child build stronger chess habits in Greenwich.

Whether your child is learning the rules or already preparing for more serious play, Chess Max Academy can help them train with purpose, confidence, and a clear path forward.

Not sure where to start?

Review the Greenwich semester options first. From there, families can choose the class format that best matches the student’s current level and goals.

79 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT
+1 (646) 783-1386
Testimonials
about our chess classes
Eugene Galbmillion

Love this chess school. Facilities are great, teachers are very professional. Online classes are very helpful as well. They often hold chess championships and competitions.

Very recommended to everyone who wants their children to learn and advance in chess.

Antti Rajala

While visiting New York City from Finland. I took one lesson from GM Dlugy. My goal is to become National Master in Chess in the coming 10 years. Mr. Dlugy gave me excellent advice regarding opening choices. An important take away from the lesson was also a list of things to consider when making a move. The list encouraged me to move from a 10-minute game to a longer 30-minutes game which requires more thinking and it helps me to assemble different aspect of what I have learned about chess into a concrete plan of what move to make in a specific situation arising in the game. I put the tool to test and already can see that the accuracy of my play was greatly improved.

Pete Francis

Chess Max Academy is first rate. Coach Surfi has taken my game to a higher level. He makes studying chess fun and exciting. I look forward to my lessons each week.

Justin Kulla

Chess Max has been a terrific experience. Our son grew so much over the past year. He gained, skills, confidence and friendships. While he was the youngest in his class, Chess Max created a supportive environment. With the teacher’s support and encouragement, he competed in tournaments, some of which were at the school and had a terrific time playing against other students across the city. We appreciated the rigor of classes and assignments. Highly recommended for kids who are interested to really improve in chess.

Fu Chen
Chess Max Academy NYC

My two sons (11 and 7) have been attending Chess Max Academy’s online classes for about a year now and they have really benefited from the lessons and homework. Their game has improved and more importantly the classes are fun and the kids they met have helped them remain interested in chess. It is a great program and I recommend it to everyone.

Rohit Bansal
Chess Max Academy NYC

Chess Max Academy has been an incredible experience for my son and my family. My son is 8 yrs old and has been attending for close to a year. He is taking group lessons on Saturdays and 1-on-1 lessons on Sundays. Max and his team are extremely caring and focused on the student’s growth in both chess and life skills. I have seen tremendous growth in my son’s chess skills and his confidence in applying new strategies. The staff are incredibly talented and passionate when it comes to teaching chess. Mr. Surfi, in particular, has done an incredible job of helping my son make leaps and bounds in his chess playing ability. He employed incredible patience and care to see that my son made it through his self-doubt and frustrations. We had such an enjoyable experience that we are most likely going to sign our 5yr old son up to the same curriculum. I could not be more emphatic in my recommendation for Chess Max. It is a great experience for the parents, and especially for the children. It doesn’t matter what your level is when you start, you will see real improvement. Just Amazing. 5 Starts.

Jenny Villar
Chess Max Academy NYC

Chess is part of our daily lives thanks to Chess Max Academy. My 6 YO son started with them at 5 1/2, and they have led him in every step.

Sarfaraz Ahmed
Chess Max Academy of Greenwich

At Chess Max Academy the syllabus and training are designed in a step by step process carefully understanding the individual needs with the expert knowledge and supervision of Grand Master Maxim Dlugy. His years of experience embedded in the training procedures and developing a curriculum ensures the development and the learning curve of chess.