Chess Max Academy

Group Chess Lessons

Chess Lessons
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by Chess Max Academy

Chess Max Academy is a Chess School for kids operated by chess player and coach GM Maxim Dlugy. Our mission is to teach students the wonders of Chess through professional and engaging means. We encourage students to learn at their own pace and share their observations. Continuously giving feedback on each student’s progress, we advise parents and students about where more work is needed and how to go about it.

ONLINE: from $350/Semester

- Trial class: $40

In-Person: from $680/Semester

- Trial class: $60

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REFERRAL REWARDS

You can earn a $150 gift certificate simply by referring a new chess student to Chess Max Academy.

Refer a friend, family member, or anyone who's passionate about chess to Chess Max Academy and is new to our academy.

When the person you referred enrolls in any of our chess classes or programs, you will receive a generous $150 gift certificate as a token of our appreciation.

The gift certificate can be used towards your own chess lessons, allowing you to further enhance your skills and knowledge.

There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make, so the more people you refer, the more gift certificates you can earn!

To participate in the referral program, simply share your Chess Max Academy Website or contact them and have them mention your name during the registration process. It's that easy!

Chess Max Academy - Where Chess Excellence Begins 🏆

We offer three locations and
Zoom classes for your convenience:

LOCATION #1

Upper West Side NYC

Spring Semester Spring-Summer Semester

+1 (646) 783-1386 Get directions

LOCATION #2

Upper East Side NYC

Spring Semester Spring-Summer Semester

+1 (646) 783-1386 Get directions

LOCATION #3

Greenwich, CT

Spring Semester Spring-Summer Semester

+1 (646) 783-1386 Get directions

Fast Track Chess Team Invitation

Invitation to special Seminars and camps exclusive for FAST TRACK TEAM students organized by CMA.

Individual curriculum for every student.

Complimentary Chess Max Academy Team rooms for Major Chess Tournaments.

Monthly game review with suggestions for improvement and guidance by GMA founder GM Max Dlugy.

Requirements to make the Team

Minimum of 3 classes per week.

Group or private combination.

Starting from $142/week for online classes.

Results

2 Grandmasters
25 National Champions
1 World Chompion
2 Continental Champions, over 100 top 5 finishes in State and Nationals over the past 7 years.

Contact:

office@chessmaxacademy.com

Group Chess Lessons by Chess Max Academy

Chess Max Academy offers group chess lessons for kids from complete beginners who are still in the process of learning the chess moves to Master level students, who are vying to become National Scholastic champions. Our group lessons range are offered both online via the Zoom platform where we use our proprietary online chess school software on our website to our in-person group lessons where kids can learn to play chess better in the comfort of three of our beautiful locations: two in NYC on Upper West Side and Upper East Side, and one in Greenwich, CT.

All our group chess classes for kids are taught by our master level coaches who are using the curriculum designed specifically for Chess Max Academy by the school’s founder, Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, Max Dlugy. The classes follow an interactive program, where the coaches engage students to compete in solving problems, play out positions to improve their practical chess skills as well as learning the building blocks necessary to compete in chess tournaments.

When kids learn to play chess at Chess Max Academy, they are given a checklist for each of the 7 levels of skill that we have established, which they have to master to take the next level of classes. This is a good methodology, which makes it easier for parents and students to do some independent study on their own to complete the checklist faster, if they so choose.

In-person chess lessons for young kids are usually more effective, as the kids get to interact with their peers and “feel” the chess board with their hands which adds an extra dimension in how they learn to play chess.

Best chess lessons in-Person & Online

Chess Max Academy also offers private tutoring for both kids and adults.

Our price for in-person chess lessons for adults and kids is the same, as it is based mostly on the coaches time and rate, but adults could have some more flexibility in their times and choose time slots which are not prime hours for the kids, which can qualify them for a 20% discount off our base rates. One-one chess lessons in our program start from $90/hour for online chess lessons for beginners and intermediate players and can go up to $250/hour for chess lessons with a grandmaster for advanced players who are able to study well on their own in-between the sessions. The cost for in-person chess lessons for kids and adults start from $150/hour for prime hours, which is from 3-7 pm and can go down to $120/hour for off-peak hours.

To see how much any particular coach charges for Private lessons, please visit our private tutoring page.

Chess Max Academy Holiday Calendar

Fall 2023 Semester begins ( Sep 11th – Nov 19th)
Sep 15th – Rosh Hashanah -Chess Max Academy Closed

Sep 25th – Yom Kippur – Chess Max Academy Closed
Oct 9th – Columbus Day Chess Max Academy Closed Check our Workshops (no regular classes)
Nov 19th – The last day of the Fall Semester

Winter Semester 2023/24 begins ( Now 20th – Feb 4th)
Nov 25, 26, 27th – Thanksgiving Break Check our Workshops (no classes scheduled)
Dec 24th – Jan 2nd – Winter Holidays Chess Max Academy Closed Check our Workshops (no classes scheduled)
Jan 15th – MLK Day Chess Max Academy Closed Check our Workshops
February 4th – The last day of the Winter Semester

Spring Semester 2024 Feb 5th – April 14th
April 14th – The last day of the Spring Semester

Spring – Summer Semester 2024 begins (April 15-June 23th)
May 27th – Memorial Day Chess Max Academy Closed – CLICK HERE for Workshops
June 23rd – The Last Day of Spring-Summer Semester-Happy Summer !!!!

CHECK OUR PRIVATE COACHES

The cost per hour is shown there, and if you are interested in doing more than one hour sessions, semi-private lessons or multiple lessons per week and are looking for a special deal – please contact us at office@chessmaxacademy.com for specific requests.

All our students, whether they are taking group or private chess lessons, become part of our Academy, which gives them the free use of our mobile chess app, ‘Chess Max Academy’ downloadable from Apple Store or PlayMarket. The app has dozens of free courses available to practice what they learn, while the coaches can assign individual problem sets to their group and private students to practice exactly what they reviews in class between the sessions.

Besides this excellent interactive tool, GM Max Dlugy is always available to direct the students to a path for a faster chess improvement and if you drop us an email with a specific question, would be happy to answer with the most professional chess advice available.

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.