What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 7:30pm Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm Thursday 9am - 7:30pm Friday 9am - 7:30pm Saturday 9am - 7:30pm Sunday 9am - 7:30pm

Chess Max Academy

Chess Max Academy offers professional Chess training for kids and adults. Grand master curriculum

Chess Max Academy is a Chess School for kids operated by chess player and coach GM Maxim Dlugy. Our mission is to teach students the wonders of Chess through professional and engaging means. We encourage students to learn at their own pace and share their observations.Our group chess classes are based on problem-solving sets of problems on different themes.

Operating as usual

02/08/2025

Checkmate Patterns in Chess (Part 1).

🎯 Master the Art of the Checkmate! ♟️

What’s your favorite checkmate pattern? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

01/29/2025

Bobby Fischer with his pocket chess at the train station.

01/07/2025

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the legendary Grandmaster Max Dlugy! 🏆

📚 Topic: How to Prepare New Opening Systems
🎯 Skill Level: Elo 1800+
🗓 Date: January 8th
⏰ Time: 6 PM - 8 PM

🖥️ Join us and gain invaluable insights to enhance your opening repertoire.

Opening preparation is one of the cornerstones of competitive success in chess. By mastering new systems, you'll gain a competitive edge, confidence in the early game, and improved strategic understanding.

👉 Register now: https://www.onlineregistration.cc/tournaments/index.php?view=zNTizdLa&tid=m6ahng==

01/05/2025

🕰️ Reliving Chess History: The Legendary Gold Coin Game! ♟️

In 1912, Stefan Levitsky faced Frank Marshall in a chess game that would go down in history as one of the most dazzling displays of tactical brilliance.

The game concluded with a move so extraordinary that spectators reportedly threw gold coins onto the board in admiration! ♟️

01/02/2025

♟️ Upcoming Chess Max Academy Tournament

📍 Location: Upper West Side, New York
📅 Date: January 5, 2025

Register now at chessmaxacademy.com/tournaments to secure your spot and take advantage of early registration savings.

Refine your strategy, sharpen your focus, and prepare to compete.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event.

01/01/2025

♟️ Happy New Year from Chess Max Academy! 🎉

As we welcome 2025, we reflect on the importance of growth, strategy, and mastery —both in chess and in life. At Chess Max Academy, we believe the new year offers a fresh opportunity to challenge ourselves, refine our skills, and achieve our goals.

12/29/2024

🏆 Congratulations to Volodar Murzin! 🏆

Chess prodigy Volodar Murzin has won the 2024 FIDE Rapid World Chess Championship, going undefeated in 13 rds, and beating top GMs like Caruana, Nakamura, and Pragg!

12/28/2024

Position from Capablanca vs Rossolimo, 1938. White to move and win.

Put your answer in the comments.

12/26/2024

♟️ Begin 2025 with focus and precision at Chess Max Academy’s FIDE Blitz and Rapid Tournaments.

📅 Dates: January 1st & 2nd, 2025
📍 Location: West Village

It's a perfect opportunity to test your skills and strategy against some of the best players. Space is limited — secure your place today.

👉 Register now: chessmaxacademy.com/tournaments

12/25/2024

🎅 Merry Christmas from Chess Max Academy! 🎄

This holiday season, we’re grateful for our students, families, and chess enthusiasts who make our academy exceptional. Thank you for your commitment to growth, learning, and excellence in chess. ♟️

We look forward to achieving new milestones together in the coming year!

🎄 Wishing you a season full of joy, success, and inspiration!

12/22/2024

Coach Surfi Ahmed Lyca is the most popular chess coach on our team, whose amazing understanding of kids' psychology and know-how in explaining chess concepts enables his students to make excellent progress while continuing to love the game.

He holds a PHD in Economics from Singapore University and was the coach of the world championship winning debate team before settling on teaching chess professionally.

12/20/2024

(Throwback photo. Chess Camp, 2018.)

Founded in 2014 by Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy, Chess Max Academy's mission is to provide students of all ages with the tools, techniques, and guidance needed to excel in chess while fostering critical thinking and a love for the game.

With a commitment to excellence, we have cultivated a remarkable track record of success:

🏆 Numerous students have achieved titles in World, Continental, and National championships.
♟️ Most of our students are ranked among the top 50 players in their respective countries.

We now have 4 locations in NYC:

📍 110 West 79th St. New York, 1002
📍 230 E 78th St. New York, 10075
📍 79 E Putnam Ave Greenwich CT
📍 466 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Visit our website to learn more: https://chessmaxacademy.com/

12/16/2024

♟️ Did You Know? Chess is one of the best activities for developing young minds! At Chess Max Academy, kids explore the world of chess in a supportive, fun, and educational environment.

🎯 Benefits of Chess for Kids:

✅ Enhances problem-solving and critical thinking
✅ Strengthens focus and patience
✅ Encourages creativity and strategic planning

💻 Learn more about what we offer at chessmaxacademy.com.

12/12/2024

🏆 Congratulations to Gukesh Dommaraju, the 18th and youngest FIDE World Chess Champion! ♟

12/10/2024

World Champion Ding Liren played a flawless game in Game 12 of the 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship, defeating challenger, GM Gukesh Dommaraju. This victory leveled the scores at 6-6, with only two games remaining in the championship.

Who do you think will take the crown?
Will Ding Liren defend his title, or will Gukesh rise to the challenge?

Let us know in the comments!