Professional chess school since 2016

Chess that teaches children to think ahead

ABCHESS teaches chess online to families around the world, and in person through enrichment programs in New York schools.

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Since2016
Students20k+
LearnOnline
In school
Tournaments
ABCHESS students celebrating together at an event
Start hereYour move →
FIDE awardInnovation in Online Training, 2021
50+ countriesFamilies learning with us online
NYC DOEApproved vendor for schools
4 world championsWorld School Chess Championship

Two ways to make your move

Online lessons for families anywhere in the world, and enrichment programs inside schools. One method, one curriculum, one team of coaches.

♞ Kids 5–15Free trial lesson
live online lessons

One-on-one and small-group chess lessons for kids 5–15 with FIDE-certified coaches, from anywhere in the world.

  • Private and group lessons on Zoom
  • Homework on our e-learning platform
  • Weekly rated online tournaments
K–12NYC DOE approved
chess, robotics, soccer

Turnkey enrichment programs for K–12 schools, run in your building by vetted coaches and built around your bell schedule.

  • NYC DOE approved vendor
  • 25+ partner schools
  • Start with an 8-week pilot

One school, one method

International Master Berik Akkozov founded ABCHESS in 2016 as a professional chess school. Today it is a complete learning system: live lessons, our own e-learning platform, weekly tournaments and school programs, all built on the same curriculum.

We teach chess to build critical thinking, focus and confidence, skills that carry over into school and beyond. In 2021 FIDE recognised our work with its award for innovation in online chess training.

Read our story →
Move 1 · Coaching

Live coaching

Lessons led by titled players and certified coaches, one-on-one or in small groups.

Move 2 · Practice

E-learning platform

Our own platform for homework, puzzles and progress tracking between lessons.

Move 3 · Play

Tournaments

Weekly online tournaments, plus school leagues and in-person events in New York.

Move 4 · Method

A proven curriculum

A step-by-step program from first moves to competitive play, used online and in classrooms.

Results families and schools can see

Children who learn to plan ahead, families who are proud of every tournament, and schools that celebrate together.

20k+students taught since 2016
50+countries
25+partner schools
2021FIDE award for innovation in online chess training

Where would you like to start?

Book a free trial lesson for your child, or a short call about a program for your school.

ABCHESS · Chess Lessons for Kids and Schools Since 2016