Think Ahead, Stay Ahead.
Online chess lessons for beginner kids and aspiring stratèges. Enjoy the best 1-to-1 classes with experienced FIDE masters.
Over 600 online students and 10+ schools in Chicago worked with us
Meet our chess tutors:
Every coach is an experienced master-titled athlete, teaching our curriculum.
3-time Junior National Champion, rated 2500, 12 years of experience coaching.
Misha Vilenchuk
National Master, Founder of MM Chess
5-times National Champion. Ranked 2nd best player of his country.
Fabian Vivas
FIDE Master
Olympic player
Hong Kong International Open Champion with 8.5/9.
Luis Medarde
FIDE Master
Psychologist
World U14 Champion (1999), Champion of Ukraine (2006).
Zahar Efimenko
Grandmaster
This is how our classes work.
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We connect you to a coach
You get an email with all the info and after agreeing on a schedule we make the connection.
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Join the class
Get access to our platform and join with just one button! We will send you an email with it.
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Have fun!
Find your best availbility and we will put you on our calendar. Remember... we adapt to you.
Our mission
At home or anywhere!
We pair enthusiastic students
World-class players
With master-titled coaches
To drive improvement
DAILY
5pm-8pm
And deliver a fun experience!
Individual care means success! If your child is committed to learning new things, choose a Master!
Any coach you get paired to is a master-titled chess player with a rich background as coach.
Add value to your child's activities letting them reinforce their cognitive health and strenght.
Keeping children's attention is a MUST, and not all coaches know how to achieve it. We do.
Find a plan for you
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No auto-renewal.
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Class credits never expire.
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Personalized matching with a private coach
Start with a 1-hour trial lesson
Trial class only $9.99
Have it any time you'd like
1-to-1 private lesson
Notes:
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The trial class serves as a skill assessment.
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If you know an MM student, get the trial for free.
Who are our chess lessons for?
If you’re a bit like me, as a loving parent you understand the importance of nurturing the mind at a young age.
If you see chess as a healthy hobby, and want to support your kids' development, learning from a titled Master can now be at home!
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No other academy makes learning from masters this accessible and easy!
Flexible schedule
Certified Masters
Free monthly tournaments
eBooks and training material
Price of private classes:
MM Chess
$30/h
ChessKid
$70/h
Chessat3
$80/h
ChessMax
$90/h+
What is MM Chess?
Our mission
Chess should be accessible for everyone, no matter the budget. In our case, top quality, at a price that is unbeatable by comparable academies
"Back in 2020, when the world went online, I had the idea to look for top-notch players from around the world who had coaching experience and what we call "winner attitude", train them and create a company that could work as a concierge for them, thus, MM Chess was born."
-Misha Vilenchuk. Founder of MM Chess, 3-time national junior champion, chess Master and coach for over 12 years.
Click here to learn more about us.
How it all started
MM Chess as a company
We are a US-established company based in Chicago. Although we do offer collaborations with schools for in-person classes, our main focus is online.
We are happy to meet you and talk. Contact our Director at director@mmchess.org
Find us in Chicago
Participate in our tournaments!
Over 50 kids rated 600-1600 participate in our monthly online tournaments, free for all of our students and guided live by our head coach.
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What makes MM Academy qualified to teach?Head Coach Misha Vilenchuk developed a system to find the best chess masters to teach from around the world. As a result, we select instructors based on the following qualifications: A Master-level player as certified by FIDE or a national chess federation Strong communicative skills in English Emotional intelligence (& the ability to adapt lessons as needed) Experience teaching chess to children Trained by the MM Professional Development Program Find all of our coaches here
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How are payments done?Our 200+ students use Stax for payments. You can see what they have to say here.
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What process is used to teach at MM Chess Academy ?Our teachers believe in a systematic approach. We focus on building analytical skills by introducing one new concept at a time and assigning homework throughout the week. The teaching is rooted in the Chess Steps curriculum.
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How can I take the trial?You can either fill out a form on our website or schedule directly with us. For that, we need: The best time for you, and your time zone. Level of the student. Age of the student. Your email address and phone number (we don't send you spam). We’ll send a $10 invoice link over so you can pay in advance as a confirmation fee. We can accept Venmo or Zelle for the trial, but regular payments are done via invoice (Stax Payments) After the trial, the MM Coach will send the guidelines for enrolling in private lessons
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Do you teach adults?Of course! We have coaches for all skill levels and ages. From total beginners to aspiring Masters.
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Why I should choose MM Chess Academy ?MM Chess Academy is unique. 1. We hyperfocus on each individual student. 2. We follow a systematic process, rooted in the Chess Steps curriculum. 3. We are certified Masters. 4. We have a simple payments system.
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How online lessons work?Classes are taught using our own platform. In it, you will have the video call, chessboard, quizzes, studies, and more; all in one place! After you select a plan, our team will get in touch via email and connect you to a coach, who will send you links and details about the class.
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What is the price range for these classes?Classes are $38/h if you buy individually or as low as $32 if you buy in a package. Weekly classes for a month (4 classes): $150 Bi-weekly classes for a month (8 classes): $260 Weekly classes for two and a half months (10 classes) $340 We offer alternative packages for 30-minute and 45-minute classes. No auto-renewal. Class credits never expire. Classes are 100% cancelable with advanced notice.
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Do you also do this for autistic children?Yes! We have some kids on the spectrum and one teacher that specifically works with a few kids with autism/learning disabilities.