Full-year credit for a 60-minute class
Register for the full school year in an eligible in-person 60-minute class and receive $500 in bonus credit.
Fall/Winter 2026–27 · West 79th Street
Upper West Side Fall/Winter Chess Classes 2026–27
September 8, 2026–January 31, 2027
Give your child a consistent weekly path for building chess skills through guided instruction, practical play, and level-appropriate challenges at Chess Max Academy on West 79th.
Grandmaster-founded curriculum
Level-based groups
West 79th and online options
Why choose the full semester
Build skills through a consistent weekly rhythm.
Regular classes connect instruction, practice, and review from one meeting to the next. Students begin at a suitable level and work from fundamentals toward calculation, game analysis, and competitive preparation when those goals fit the player.
Enrollment benefits
Fall/Winter enrollment benefits
The two credit offers require eligible full-school-year in-person enrollment. Semester tuition below remains the current September–January Jackrabbit price.
Full-year credit for a 90-minute class
Register for the full school year in an eligible in-person 90-minute class and receive $800 in bonus credit.
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.
Full-year credits are valid for one year toward private lessons, summer camps, or chess workshops. They are non-transferable and cannot be applied to payment for the second group class discounted by 50%. The $500 credit applies to eligible in-person 60-minute classes; the 45-minute Tots class and Online classes are not eligible.
The class links below enroll the listed September–January semester. For an eligible full-school-year option and bonus credit, call +1 (646) 783-1386 before registering.
Schedule and group selection
Choose a Fall/Winter 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: September 8, 2026–January 31, 2027
Trial fees: in-person $60 (45/60 min) or $100 (90 min); online $40 (60 min) or $60 (90 min)
Upper West Side location
110 West 79th St. New York, 10024
West 79th · In person
Chess for Tots
Enrollment name: Chess for TOTS UWS
$1,360
semester tuition
Juniors
Enrollment name: Juniors UWS
$1,360
semester tuition
Jumpstarters
Enrollment name: Jumpstarters UWS
$1,360
semester tuition
Challengers
Enrollment name: Challengers UWS
$1,360
semester tuition
Stars
Enrollment name: STARS UWS
$1,960
semester tuition
Live online class options
Online classes use the same semester dates and have separate tuition and trial pricing.
Juniors
Enrollment name: Juniors Online
$700
semester tuition
Jumpstarters
Enrollment name: Jumpstarters Online
$700
semester tuition
Challengers
Enrollment name: Challengers Online
$700
semester tuition
Stars
Enrollment name: STARS Online
$1,100
semester tuition
Champions
Enrollment name: Champions Online
$1,100
semester tuition
Masters
Enrollment name: Masters Online
$1,100
semester tuition
What is included
A complete weekly learning rhythm.
- One weekly class on the selected published day and time
- Placement by age, experience, and class-level guidance
- Guided instruction, practice games, feedback, and review
- Level-specific work in rules, tactics, strategy, calculation, or tournament preparation
- Free placement guidance before registration when needed
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 West 79th
A level-based learning path on the Upper West Side.
Chess Max Academy’s West 79th 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 UWS 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?
If a suitable class still has space, contact the academy about the current start and tuition options. Use only the amount shown in Jackrabbit or confirmed by the office.
What happens if a class is missed?
Absence and makeup terms are governed by the registration agreement shown before enrollment. Contact the academy about the specific date before assuming that a makeup or credit is available.
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?
The $500 credit requires eligible full-school-year in-person 60-minute enrollment. The $800 credit requires eligible full-school-year in-person 90-minute enrollment. Credits are valid for one year toward private lessons, summer camps, or chess workshops, are non-transferable, and cannot pay for the second group class discounted by 50%.
What is the cancellation or refund policy?
Review the registration agreement shown before enrollment for the current cancellation, transfer, and refund terms. Contact the academy before submitting if any condition is unclear.
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.
Fall/Winter 2026–27 · West 79th Street
Choose your child’s Fall/Winter class on West 79th.
Fall/Winter begins September 8. Review the current UWS options, choose the class that matches your child’s level, and register through the exact class link.