Welcome to the Silver Knights Online Chess Academy

Online classes with real connections and mentorship.

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Welcome to the Silver Knights Online Chess Academy

A community that spans across the US and beyond.

explore membership options

Welcome to the Silver Knights Online Chess Academy

A community that spans across the US and beyond.

explore membership options

Welcome to the Silver Knights Online Chess Academy

Growth for every level of player.

explore membership options

Join the Academy

Join the country’s leading Chess Academy program! Silver Knights Chess Academy serves students in all 50 states and beyond, has produced more than 10 state champions in 2025, and most importantly, has created countless friendships! As an Academy member, here’s what you’ll get:

  • Weekly semi-private lesson
  • Unlimited chess tournaments and bonus lessons
  • Special events with famous chess players
  • ChessKid.com Gold Account

Student Spotlight

More than 50 of our students have become state or national champions, but for most kids, it’s all about learning, growing, and having fun along the way.

Read about our students here!
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Amelia

Virginia State
Primary Champion
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Gustav

Rhode Island State
Middle School Champion
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Sachit

Illinois State
Middle School Champion

What’s Included

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Small Weekly Group Classes

Weekly classes at your child’s level and flexible scheduling. See class times here!

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Tournaments & Bonus Lessons

Bonus activities are a great way to get extra practice! Every week we have Tactics Tuesday, Coach's Choice, our Book Club, and more.

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Special Events & More

From Magnus Carlsen to Judit Polgar, these special events are a unique opportunity for students.

Membership Options

the academy AGES 5–14 | BEGINNERS TO 1400 USCF

$99
  • Weekly Small Group Lessons 55 mins, 7 levels & flexible scheduling
  • Weekly Online Practice Tournaments
  • Weekly Bonus Lessons Tactic Tuesdays, Coach’s Choice & Book Club
  • ChessKid.com Gold Account
  • Online Camp Discounts
join the academy

Want to try a class first? Register here!

For advanced players

the elite academy AGES 8-18 | FROM 1400 - 2300 USCF

$164
  • Weekly Small Group Lessons with a Grandmaster coach 2 levels (1400-1800 & 1800-2300)
  • Weekly Online Practice Tournaments
  • Weekly Bonus Lessons Tactic Tuesdays, Coach’s Choice & Book Club
  • ChessKid.com Gold Account
  • Online Camp Discounts
join the elite academy

Want to try a class first? Register here!

no commitment needed

The online academy is month to month with no long term commitment. Start anytime and stop any time

If you join the academy and for whatever reason it's not the right fit, send us an email in your first two weeks and we'll offer you a full refund.

fun from anywhere

Online chess with real connections.

Our online classes bring all the fun and friendship of a chess club right to your screen. Taught by engaging, experienced coaches, each session is filled with interactive lessons, live gameplay, and friends waiting to be made!

Meet our coaches!

heard it here first

We’ve got a lot of proud parents.