• The Elite Academy

    AGES 8-18 | ADVANCED PLAYERS FROM 1400 TO 2300 USCF

    • 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

    For advanced players

  • The Elite Academy

    AGES 8-18 | ADVANCED PLAYERS FROM 1400 TO 2300 USCF

    • 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

    For advanced players

The Elite Academy

The Elite Academy

$164.00 USD
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If your child has a USCF or FIDE rating over 1400 and you're looking for a class that will take them to the next level, then our Elite Academy is the best option for them. Classes are 90 minutes every week in small interactive groups with grandmaster coaches. 

When are classes:

  • Mondays: 6:00pm ET (1400-1800 USCF, GM Ruben Felgaer)
  • Mondays: 6:00pm ET (1800-2300 USCF, GM Johan Hellsten)
  • Tuesdays: 6:00pm ET (1400-1800 USCF, GM Johan Hellsten)
  • Wednesdays: 8:00pm ET (1400-1800 USCF, GM Ruben Felgaer)
  • Wednesdays: 8:00pm ET (1800-2300 USCF, GM Lázaro Bruzón)
  • Thursdays: 7:00pm ET (1400-1800 USCF, GM Lázaro Bruzón)
  • Fridays: 6:00pm ET (1400-1800 USCF, GM Johan Hellsten)

Start anytime and stop any time. If you join the elite academy and for whatever reason it's not the right fit, send us an email in your first two weeks and get a full refund.

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OUR REACH

Star Students

Over the years we’ve taught chess to more than 100,000 children in classes and camps!  More than 50 of our students have become state or national scholastic chess champions, but our typical student is a regular kid looking to learn a new skill and have fun.

Read about our students here! 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
Elementary Champion
Coach GM Johan Hellsten
Coach GM Lazaro Bruzon
Coach GM Ruben Felgaer
Coach GM Johan Hellsten
Coach GM Lazaro Bruzon
Coach GM Ruben Felgaer
Coach GM Johan Hellsten
Coach GM Lazaro Bruzon
Coach GM Ruben Felgaer

THE COACHES

Grandmaster Coaches

Our dedicated and experienced grandmaster coaches strive to make the best experience for your kids!

GM Johan Hellsten

Former Swedish Chess Champion and published author

GM Lazaro Bruzon

Former World Junior Champion who spent nearly 20 years ranked among the top 100 players in the world.

GM Ruben Felgaer

Five-time Argentine Chess Champion.

OUR COACHES

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Talking to Gustav Wenevi

SK: What’s your favorite thing you’ve learned in Johan's class? 

GW: Overall, I like learning from the other kids in the class. I find it's a very good group and usually I don't get to be with so many other top kid chess players. So, if we're looking at a position, I’m able to learn what other people think about it, how it’s different from my thinking, and how I can improve

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WANT TO TRY A CLASS FIRST?

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Our trial classes are for families to see what the online academy is all about! It's a great way to see if the Elite Academy is a good fit for your child.

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