Chess Max Academy · Learn together
Chess coaching for children who learn side by side — as a pair or in a pod your family forms.
Semi-private lessons
Two children share one coach, one lesson, and a learning experience they can build together.
Chess pods
Bring together siblings, cousins, classmates, or friends for a pod built by your family.
A Chess Max manager will confirm the coach, setting, timing, and next steps with your family.
Two ways to learn together
Semi-private: a pair of children
This format is for exactly two children. It can suit siblings or friends who want to learn alongside someone they already know while receiving guidance from one coach.
Chess pods: three or more children
A pod is a group of three or more children that your family forms. The Chess Max team will learn about the group and talk through what can be arranged.
Choose the setting
At your home or at the academy
Ask about semi-private lessons or chess pods at home or at Chess Max Academy. A manager confirms the practical details before anything is booked.
Looking for a ready-made class? Visit our Group Lessons program.
Built around children learning together
- Start with children who already know one another.
- Choose a pair or a pod based on the size of your family-formed group.
- Talk through experience, goals, and the setting that works best for your family.
Start with a conversation
Tell us who would like to learn together and whether you are considering home or academy lessons. A Chess Max manager will discuss the practical details with you directly.
Questions parents ask
What is a semi-private lesson?
A semi-private lesson is for exactly two children who learn together with one coach.
What is a chess pod?
A chess pod is a family-formed group of three or more children who learn together.
Can siblings or friends learn together?
Yes. Two children can learn in a semi-private lesson, and three or more children can form a chess pod.
Can lessons happen at our home or at the academy?
Both settings can be requested. A manager confirms the practical details for your family before anything is booked.
How do we start?
Request a consultation. A Chess Max manager will discuss your family, the learning format, and the next steps directly with you.