Chess Max Academy

About

Chess Max Academy has a location on the Upper East Side at 1435 Lexington Avenue offering chess classes for kids and adults in New York. Programming includes group classes for beginners through advanced players, private lessons with master-level instructors, and tournament prep for serious tournament-track players. Chess builds analytical thinking and pattern-recognition skills that transfer to math and academic problem-solving. Strong fit for UES families wanting chess instruction with a proven track record of producing tournament-strong students. Booking is by phone or website inquiry; new students typically start with a placement assessment before being assigned to the appropriate class level for ongoing weekly instruction.