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Online chess lessons for adults. All levels are welcome!

Think Ahead,
Stay Ahead.

Meet our chess tutors:

Every coach is an experienced master-titled athlete, who follows our curriculum.

3-time Junior National Champion, rated 2500, 12 years of experience coaching.

Misha Vilenchuk

National Master, Founder of MM Chess

Misha Vilenchuk dressed in a blue suit

Hong Kong International Open Champion with 8.5/9.

Luis Medarde

FIDE Master

Psychologist

Luis Medarde playing chess looking at the camera and smiling

5-times National Champion. Ranked 2nd best player of his country.

Fabian Vivas

FIDE Master 

Olympic player

Fabian Vivas in front of a laptop smiling and looking at the camera

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

Zahar Efimenko

Grandmaster

Zahar Efimenko in front of a chessboard looking away

We adapt to your busy life!

Save the pieces for later. Classes any day, on any computer.

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How our classes work.

1

We connect you to a coach

You get an email with all the info and after agreeing on a schedule we make the connection.

2

Join the class

Get access to our online platform and join with just one button! We will send you an email with it.

3

Have fun!

Find your best availbility and we will put you on our calendar. Remember... we adapt to you.

Over 200 online students and 10+ schools in Chicago learn our curriculum.

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Find a plan that works for you

Plans & pricing

Our accesible plans ensure you spend wisely on education and improvement

Weekly Knight

$150

A month's worth of weekly lessons (4). Great for beginners and first-timers.

Aspiring Rook

$260

A month's worth of bi-weekly lessons (8) . Great for commited players.

Seasoned King

$340

2½ month's worth of weekly lessons (10). Perfect as a gift and long-term improvers.

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With any package you get:

  • Free access to our tournaments.

  • Class credits that never expire.

  • A personalized teaching program.

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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+

Who are our chess lessons for?

If you’re a bit like me, as a longlife enthusiast and worker, you understand the importance of nurturing our bodies and minds. Even better at young age; our brain is a muscle you can excercise!

Either if you’re a lifelong learner, have wanted your kids to learn, or have always wanted to beat your friends over the board, you now have the conviniency to learn from a Master at home. 

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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
  • How are payments done?
    Our 200+ students use Stax for payments. You can see what they have to say here.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Do you teach adults?
    Of course! We have coaches for all skill levels and ages. From total beginners to aspiring Masters.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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