Panda Chess Academy

02/10/2026

01/23/2026

Panda Chess Academy Closed Sat, Jan 24 (9:30 AM–5:30 PM) – Safety First Amid Winter Storm -

Due to expected winter weather conditions, Panda Chess Academy will be closed on Saturday, January 24, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM at our Westpark location (9900 Westpark Dr #252).

12/20/2025

Spring 2026 Chess Programs – In-Person & Online Registration Open -

Registration is now open for Spring 2026 Chess Programs at Panda Chess Academy, including both Saturday in-person classes and tournaments in Houston and online chess classes held during the week and on Sundays.

11/28/2025

In our ongoing series of fake Black Friday ads: complimentary guppies for all students. 100% not real.

11/28/2025

Prepare yourself for this stunningly ‘realistic’ 10-second masterpiece

11/02/2025

Closed this Saturday November 8 and updates! -

- We will also be closed on Saturday, December 13 as scheduled. I will be at the Mandarin Immersion Magnet School chess tournament.- The last Saturday class and tournament for this semester will be Saturday, December 20.

08/17/2025

Fall Online Classes – Starting August 19 -

Classes begin Tuesday, August 19 and run through December 21. We’ll continue with our popular format of small group lessons, puzzle solving, and practice games — all taught live by me, National Master Jeffrey Ashton.

08/15/2025

Fall Chess Classes & Tournaments – Starting August 23 -

Fall chess season at Panda Chess Academy begins Saturday, August 23 at our Houston location:9900 Westpark #252, Houston, TX 77063

06/07/2025

Just a friendly reminder: “Touch-move gloves” are not a loophole. If your latex or nitrile fingers touch it, you’re moving it. No exceptions.
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05/31/2025

Summer Saturday Chess Classes/Tournaments Start Tomorrow -

We have a 10-week summer session with discounts for signing up for 4 classes or 10 classes. Students can also join week by week if space is available.

05/24/2025

Closed Saturday: Summer Chess Camps and Classes -

Just a quick reminder: there are no classes or tournament tomorrow, Saturday, May 24. We do have classes on Sunday and Monday.