CHESS ACADEMY
We are dedicated to broadening and developing chess as art, recreation, and as a significant element of culture in the world

Learn Chess Tactics Today
As a seasoned chess coach with over three decades of experience, I have developed a unique and effective approach to teaching chess that has produced remarkable results. My method, honed over years of working with students of all ages and skill levels, has helped some students transform from beginners to city, state, and national champions.
Private Chess Classes
Chess for Adults
At Chess Academy, adult students benefit from Coach Al’s teaching methods. Chess is an entertaining game that can improve strategic and cognitive abilities including memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, classes are tailored to your learning pace, allowing you to learn in a stress-free environment.
Chess for Kids
Kids Learn Chess offers online and in-person classes* that cater to children of all levels. Chess has proven to be an exceptional tool for developing cognitive abilities in children, in addition to relationship building, patience, and perseverance skills. With his years of experience in teaching scholastic players, Coach Al has a unique ability to connect with children making chess fun and accessible for all.


Testimonials
Here’s what people had to say about our services:
We couldn’t ask for a better Chess Mentor. Before we met Coach Eladio Alameda, Eyal barely knew how to move the chess pieces. In less than 2 years, he has won many competitions and tournaments collecting trophies and knows a lot more about the logic of the game of chess. He looks forward to meeting with Coach AL every week. Coach AL is patient and has a wonderful approach with every child of every age. His great personality, and his ability to give kids emotional support, encouragement and building confidence in a positive approach. My sons achievements are a lot thanks to Coach AL Thank you!


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🏆 Climbing the Chess Ladder at Firm Foundation Homeschool
A Day of Strategy, Smiles, and Discovery Today was an exciting day for our young chess minds at Firm Foundation!Our students took on one of the most fascinating tactics in the game: the ladder mate — also known as the staircase mate. This classic checkmating pattern...
Are geniuses born… or made?
Let me share with you a story that truly inspired me.A few decades ago, a Hungarian father named László Polgár made a radical decision: to prove that geniuses are not born… they are built. He chose chess as the tool and started teaching his three daughters from a very...
The Mystery Behind Your Chess Rating: More Than Numbers, It’s Your Story on the Board
Imagine every chess game as a page in your personal diary. At first, that little number next to your name may look like just a score… but in truth, it’s a mirror of your journey: it shows your progress, challenges you to go further, and records the story of every move...