Greenwich Summer Chess Classes 2026
Greenwich Summer Chess Classes 2026
June 22 – August 30, 2026
Chess Max Academy’s Greenwich summer classes give students a structured way to keep learning, practicing, and playing during the summer months.
Classes are grouped by age and skill level, from early beginners to advanced students preparing for tournament play.
Start here:
- Register for summer classes or a trial class
- Book a Free Evaluation if you need help choosing the right level
- Looking for a fuller summer program? View Summer Chess Camps
Greenwich Summer Details
- Location: 79 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT
- Dates: June 22 – August 30, 2026
- Format: Weekly Greenwich classes with online options listed separately
- Levels: Beginners through advanced tournament students
Build a Summer Chess Plan
Weekly summer classes are a strong fit for students who want steady practice without committing to a full-day camp schedule.
Students who want faster progress can combine summer classes with private chess lessons for targeted training, tournament preparation, and detailed game review.
Families looking for a deeper summer experience can also explore Chess Max Summer Camps.
Schedule
Please use the dropdowns below to view available summer class times. Each class is marked as Greenwich, CT or Online.
Ready to begin? Register for summer classes. Need placement help? Book a Free Evaluation.
Summer Class Schedule
By Age Group & Skill Level
CHESS FOR TOTS – PRESCHOOL CHESS
- Trial class: $40
- Trial class: $60
* We could prorate the price for any number of weeks during summer semester.
RECOMMENDED AGE: 3.5-5 YEARS OLD
Start your little ones on a beautiful journey of learning the wonderfully exciting game of chess! This program developed and supervised by a former U.S and World Junior Champion Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy avoids all the mistakes and pitfalls of teaching young children chess in a fantasy-like way and brings the real chess rules to life in a playful and exciting dialogue between the kids and the instructors.
GREAT FOR BEGINNERS
JUNIORS
- Trial class: $40
- Trial class: $60
* We could prorate the price for any number of weeks during summer semester.
ERECOMMENDED AGE: 5-6 YEARS OLD
This is a class recommended for kids that are from 5-6 years old, have learned how the pieces move and are ready to take the next step in learning some basic strategies to prepare them for the Jump starters Class. Children will learn all rules of chess including castling, pawn promotion and understanding the ideas of checkmate and stalemate.
GREAT FOR BEGINNERS
JUMPSTARTERS
- Trial class: $40
- Trial class: $60
* We could prorate the price for any number of weeks during summer semester.
RECOMMENDED AGE: 6-9 YEARS OLD
This is a class where future chess champions will be discovered! Kids get to learn the basics of chess through special games and stories that will help them make learning fun. After graduating the students will know all the rules and basic chess strategies and tactics.
- Basic mates tactical tools
- Pawn endings
- Board vision and many more topics will be taught.
CHALLENGERS
- Trial class: $40
- Trial class: $60
* We could prorate the price for any number of weeks during summer semester.
RECOMMENDED AGE: 7-12 YEARS OLD
This is a class where kids will be prepared for tournament practice enabling them to feel comfortable with different time controls as well as notation. Basic opening concepts, tactical themes including must-to-know mating patterns, important king and pawn endings and thinking methods will be explained.
STARS
- Trial class: $60
- Trial class: $100
Enjoy 50% off for a second group class a week!
RECOMMENDED AGE: 8-15 YEARS OLD
This is a class for kids that regularly compete in tournaments and are interested in learning new tactical and strategic tools to improve their play. Endings, approach to learning new openings and important strategic ideas such as improving pawns structure, open lines, key squares as well as the basics of prophylactic thinking and maneuvering are studied.
CHAMPIONS
- Trial class: $60
- Trial class: $100
RECOMMENDED AGE: 9-15 YEARS OLD
This is a class for players in the top 100 of their age group in the country. The focus will be on improving the thought process by teaching students middle game thinking strategies, such as prophylactics, maneuvering, elimination methodology, correct exchanges and defensive tools. Important endings will also be covered. The class is conducted as a challenge for players to try to solve related problems while competing with their peers. This method proved extremely effective in the Botvinnik Chess School in Russia.
MASTERS
- Trial class: $60
- Trial class: $100
* We could prorate the price for any number of weeks during summer semester.
RECOMMENDED AGE: 10-16 YEARS OLD
This is a class for players in the top 50 of their age group in the country.
The focus will be on tools for self-improvement, study dynamics, correct thought processes, opening preparation, understanding own mistakes and critical thinking. Students will be offered exercises to improve their strategic and tactical skills and will be competing against each other in various skill related activities for motivation. Blitz play, special games that improve defensive and attacking skills as well as special frequent practice against the Grandmaster instructor will be offered.
Difficult homework assignments are to be expected.
Summer registration is open for Greenwich chess classes at 79 E Putnam Ave.
These weekly summer classes help students keep improving between school years with structured practice, coach feedback, and level-based groups.
Please review the schedule below and choose the class marked Greenwich, CT. Online options are listed separately when available.
Register for Summer ClassesNot sure which summer option is best?
Choose weekly Greenwich classes for consistent practice, summer chess camp for a deeper full-day chess experience, or private lessons for focused one-on-one improvement.
For students preparing for tournaments or moving into a stronger group, private lessons can be added to summer classes for game review, tactics, openings, and a personalized training plan.
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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.
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.
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.
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.