Questions & Answers
How does Single Day option work for the Summer Camp? Are students assigned according to their levels? What's the summer camp class size? Thanks!
(Online Chess Camp) -
asked on May 13, 2021
May 15, 2021 - Loraine Salinas
Hi, the students will be divided based on their levels. Normally, we have 3-4 groups for each session. The coaches will do an assessment on the first day of the student to make sure they will be in the right group. We are using the Zoom breakout rooms, which allows us to move the students among each of the rooms in any case the kids are ready to be "promoted" to the next level.
We initially set the limit for each class to 8 participants only. But there are instances where a student will do a makeup class, or gets promoted to the next level in the middle of the season. In this case, we may extend up to 10 participants.
For the Summer Camp, whether you sign up for single days or multiple sessions a week, it will not affect the learning process of the students. The coaches work closely with the kids to determine the levels and craft the lesson plans from there. We will also add more coaches as needed if the levels of the students are far from each other.
Hope this helps. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. -
I just registered my kids for one class that is two days later. When will I receive the zoom id?
(KNIGHTS - Online Group Class (M,W,F)) -
asked on Jun 06, 2020
Jun 08, 2020 - Loraine Salinas
Hi, thanks for signing up! We have sent the link to the email address on file. If you have not received it yet, please kindly check the spam folder as well.
The links are usually sent out a day before the session, but we will be adding the links directly to the programs (great new ActivityHero feature!) so moving forward it is automated and you'll be able to receive it right away. -
Where to add the LiChess account?
(Practice Tournament) -
asked on Mar 10, 2025
Mar 11, 2025 - New York Chess Academy NYCA
Verified Purchase
Hi, here is link to join the group: https://lichess.org/team/new-york-chess-academy. However, we have unfortunately discontinued the monthly practice tournament due to low participation rate. -
I would like to sign up for the next set of adult chess classes. As of now it seems I could only do this session every other week and that doesn't seem like a good idea.
Thank you for doing this. i have been looking for these classes for a long time.
Margo Sinclair
(Adult Chess Classes for Beginners) -
asked on Sep 14, 2021
I would like to sign up my son - the times are unclear can you please give me the correct time for the class (PDT)
(Private Chess Lesson) -
asked on Jun 26, 2021
Jun 27, 2021 - Loraine Salinas
Hi, we're sorry for the confusion. For private lessons, you can choose your own schedule and we'll find the coach that best matches your availability. Please allow us at least 24 hours to schedule the first session. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you! -
Aug 07, 2021
For kids beginners I would suggest Eli! He is currently working with our child and is amazing personality, great coach, very professional and punctual. And most importantly attentive, creative, and patient!!! -
I am not sure if my kid would fall in Knights or bishop level. How to determine his level ? Will there be separate classes for each level or will kids of all levels be in the same class ?
(Chess Afterschool (Eastern Time))
asked on Dec 28, 2020
Is the private chess lesson conducted on an online chess board? Or do the children actually have they physical chess board in front of them for learning?
(Private Chess Lesson)
asked on Jun 20, 2020
Jun 21, 2020 - Loraine Salinas
Hi, the lessons are conducted on an online chessboard. Physical chessboard is not required. -
Are the classes are available weekly one day or only single day is available?
(PAWNS - Online Group Class (M,W,F))
asked on May 26, 2020
May 27, 2020 - Loraine Salinas
Hi, thank you for your interest. We have multiple session dates (PAWNS - M, W, F, Sundays) in a week but the current registration is for single days only.
For the summer schedule (starting July), which will be posted soon, we will have weekly registrations. -
How do I schedule time with the teacher?
(Private Chess Lesson)
asked on May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020 - Loraine Salinas
Hi. Upon checking out via ActivityHero, the preferred date and time of the lesson and the skill level of the participant will be asked. -
I got the email that you are going to have MWF and Saturday classes for knights level but I can only see the Saturday class. Are the MWF classes canceled?
(KNIGHTS - Online Group Class (M,W,F))
asked on Apr 29, 2020
Apr 30, 2020 - Loraine Salinas
Hi. MWF classes are still ongoing. In the ActivityHero registration, please click "See All Sessions" to register for MWF classes. Apologies for the confusion and thank you for reaching out regarding this. We've realized it is really not visible so we'll create a different listings for weekend classes. -
