Chess Workshops for Kids & Adults | Chess Max Academy
110 West 79th St. New York, 10024
230 E 78th St. New York, 10075
79 E Putnam Ave Greenwich CT
466 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011
1435 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028
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Chess Workshops

What Are Chess Workshops?
Chess workshops are where chess enthusiasts of all ages gather to level up their game. Led by chess wizards, these sessions are all about mastering tactics, strategies, and even the trickiest openings. It’s a mix of brainy discussions, game analysis, and hands-on practice, perfect for beginners looking to crack the chess code or pros aiming to polish their skills. A chess workshop is great for those who want a more intensive chess experience over a shorter period of time rather than taking a semester of chess classes. If you’re ready to make your moves with finesse and flair, a chess workshop with Chess Max Academy is where it’s at!
Participate in chess problem-solving contests using the latest technology, play chess tournaments, blitz, bughouse and 4-player chess, learn how to improve your thinking from Max Dlugy who was the best junior chess player in the world from age 15-21, and become part of Chess Max Academy’s unique online chess school training system for all levels!

Chess Max Academy will be open for Chess Workshops from 9-3:30 pm, with an added extended day option till 5 pm.

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Chess Workshop Schedule

  • 9.00am: Drop off time
  • 9.15am – 10.15am: Chess Lecture
  • 10.15am – 10.30am: Snack Break
  • 10.30am – 11.30pm: Chess Puzzle Time / Chess Tournament
  • 11.30am – 12pm: Casual play
  • 12.00pm: Half Day Dismissal
  • 12.00pm – 12.45pm: Lunch Break
  • 12.45pm – 1.45pm: Chess Lecture
  • 1.45pm – 2.00pm: Snack Break
  • 2.00pm-3.00pm: Puzzle Buttle / Tournament Preparation
  • 3.00pm – 3.30pm: Casual Play
  • 3.30pm: Whole Day Dismissal
  • Late pick up 5pm Available

PRICING:

  • 9.00am – 12pm: Half Day $120/day (no lunch)
  • 9.00 – 3.30pm: Whole Day $180/day (lunch included)
UPCOMING CHESS WORKSHOPS
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Columbus Day: Oct 12, 2026

Join Chess Max Academy for a Columbus Day chess workshop on October 12, 2026. Students will spend the day learning, solving puzzles, playing practice games, and improving tournament skills in a fun, structured setting.

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MLK Day: Jan 18, 2027

Join us for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day chess workshop on January 18, 2027. This one-day program helps students build tactical vision, opening knowledge, calculation skills, and confidence through lessons and supervised play.

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Presidents’ Day: Feb 15, 2027

Spend Presidents’ Day improving at chess with Chess Max Academy on February 15, 2027. Students will work on strategy, tactics, tournament preparation, and practical game skills with experienced coaches.

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Memorial Day: May 31, 2027

Join our Memorial Day chess workshop on May 31, 2027 for a full day of chess learning and play. Students will practice tactics, review games, and strengthen the skills needed for confident tournament play.

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Our 6.5 hour chess workshop program includes:

  • Chess Strategy Lectures

  • Puzzle Solving Competitions

  • Supervised Tournament Play

  • Chess Game Analysis

  • And Much More!

Our chess workshops provide basic insight on how a game is played. Participants gain an understanding of the underlying principles and exercising control of the center squares. The workshop also focuses on the basic strategies of developing the game of chess. When it comes to playing chess, the first 12 moves you make create the foundation of the game. For this reason our workshop educates participants on different classic opening traps.

There are 3 basic principles a chess player must learn. First, is how to control the center of the board (d4, d5, e4 & e5). Second, is to develop your minor pieces (knights and bishop toward the center of the board). Lastly, is to castle the king and develop basic mid game strategies.

All Levels are Welcome!