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What we do:
Take talent and teach them individually
1-1 and small group classes (as well as small classes in Chicago) ensure student's needs are met.
with proven approaches to mastery
Coaches are selected based on a rigorous 3-step process, trained in the Chess Steps curriculum and NM Misha Vilenchuk's best practices.
thanks to talented coaches who believe
Our coaches range from national and state champions, Olympic team players, and more.
that chess does not have to be boring!
Apart from regular classes, you can join our tournaments and local events, meet with your chess partners and have fun in the process!.
Our Masters are:
Experienced
Certified
Professional

Misha Vilenchuk

National Master, Founder of MM Chess
3-time Junior National Champion, rated 2500, 12 years of experience coaching

Olya Penkrat

Women's FIDE Master
Multiple winner and medalist of the Republic of Belarus, 6th place at the European Women's Championships

Bernadette Galas

Women's International Master
Player of the Phillippines National Team

Zahar Efimenko

Grandmaster
World U14 Champion (1999), Champion of Ukraine (2006).