Off a second weekly group class
Add a second group class each week and receive 50% off the full tuition price of that additional class.
Summer 2026 · East 78th Street
Upper East Side Summer Chess Classes 2026
June 22–August 30, 2026
Keep your child’s chess skills active with a weekly, level-based class at East 78th. Guided instruction, practice games, and age-appropriate challenges give beginners through advanced players a clear way to keep learning during summer.
Grandmaster-founded curriculum
Level-based groups
East 78th and online options
Why choose the full semester
Keep a steady chess routine through summer.
A weekly class gives students recurring time for instruction, practice, and review without requiring a full-day camp schedule. Beginners can build core skills, while developing and advanced players can continue working on tactics, strategy, and tournament-relevant decision-making at an appropriate level.
Enrollment benefits
Flexible Summer 2026 enrollment
Current registration terms give families flexibility while keeping every class tied to a published day, time, and level.
Summer tuition when space is available
Summer tuition may be prorated for the number of weeks attended. Final tuition and seat availability are confirmed during registration.
Free mid-semester evaluation
Enrolled students receive a free mid-semester evaluation. New families may also book a free 15-minute placement evaluation before registering.
Schedule and group selection
Choose a Summer class.
Choose the class that fits your child, then select a day and time. Each Register button opens that exact class in Jackrabbit. Age and rating ranges are placement guidance.
Dates: June 22–August 30, 2026
Trial fee: applied to the remaining balance when a student continues
UES location
230 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
East 78th · In person
Chess for Tots
Enrollment name: Chess for TOTS
$680
semester tuition
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Sunday 10:15–11:00 AMRegister
Juniors
Enrollment name: Juniors UES
$680
semester tuition
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Saturday 9:30–10:30 AMRegister
Jumpstarters
Enrollment name: Jumpstarters UES
$680
semester tuition
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Saturday 10:40–11:40 AMRegister
Challengers
Enrollment name: Challengers UES
$680
semester tuition
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Saturday 11:45 AM–12:45 PMRegister
Live online class options
Online classes use the same semester dates and have separate tuition and trial pricing.
Juniors
Enrollment name: Juniors Online
$350
semester tuition
Jumpstarters
Enrollment name: Jumpstarters Online
$350
semester tuition
Challengers
Enrollment name: Challengers Online
$350
semester tuition
Stars
Enrollment name: STARS Online
$550
semester tuition
Champions
Enrollment name: Champions Online
$550
semester tuition
Masters
Enrollment name: Masters Online
$550
semester tuition
What is included
A complete weekly learning rhythm.
- One weekly class on the selected published day and time
- Level-based instruction matched to the class description
- Guided teaching, practice games, feedback, and review
- Summer proration when fewer weeks are attended, subject to space and current enrollment terms
- A free mid-semester evaluation for enrolled students
- Free placement help before registration when the right class is unclear
Learning outcomes by level
What students work on next.
Depending on placement and class level, students work on:
Build the foundation
Learn piece movement and core rules, including castling, promotion, checkmate, and stalemate. Practice board vision, basic mating patterns, simple tactics, and introductory pawn endings.
Strengthen decisions
Build comfort with notation and different time controls. Work on opening principles, tactical themes, mating patterns, king-and-pawn endings, and a more deliberate thinking process.
Prepare for deeper play
Study calculation and strategic themes such as pawn structure, open lines, key squares, exchanges, defense, prophylaxis, and maneuvering. Review mistakes and practice tournament-relevant decision-making.
Why East 78th
A level-based learning path on the Upper East Side.
Chess Max Academy’s East 78th location combines guided instruction, practice games, and review in a Grandmaster-founded learning environment. Students can move from fundamentals toward calculation, complete-game analysis, and tournament preparation as their experience and goals develop.
Questions from families
What to know before enrolling.
The answers below follow the current registration policy and the published class inventory.
How do I choose the right class?
Use the age and level guidance in the schedule. If the right starting point is unclear, schedule a free 15-minute evaluation and the team can recommend a suitable class direction.
Can complete beginners join?
Yes. The UES schedule includes beginner-level options. Choose the class matching the child’s age and experience, or begin with an evaluation.
Can my child join after the semester begins?
Summer tuition may be prorated for the number of weeks attended when a suitable class has space. Confirm the final amount during registration.
What happens if a class is missed?
A class canceled for a national holiday receives a makeup class and no tuition credit. A student absence does not create an automatic credit; contact the academy about the specific date.
Can my child change groups?
Contact the academy before making a change. Another group must be appropriate for the student’s level and have current availability.
What should my child bring?
Contact the academy before the first class for any class-specific instructions.
What are the enrollment benefit conditions?
A second weekly group class is 50% off the full tuition price of that additional class. Summer tuition may be prorated when space is available, and enrolled students receive a free mid-semester evaluation.
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
If Chess Max Academy cancels or closes a class, families may transfer to another class or receive a full refund. Other cancellation terms follow the registration agreement shown before enrollment.
How do I register?
Choose the class by name, day, and time, then use its Register button. Confirm that the form shows the intended session and class before submitting.
How much is a trial class?
In person, a 45- or 60-minute trial is $60 and a 90-minute trial is $100. Online, a 60-minute trial is $40 and a 90-minute trial is $60. If the student continues, the trial fee is applied to the remaining balance.
Summer 2026 · East 78th Street
Find the right Summer 2026 class at East 78th.
Choose an available class by age and level, or begin with a free evaluation if you would like a placement recommendation.