Is San Jose Chess Club worth it?

Parents recommend San Jose Chess Club and the average rating is 4.6 out of 5. Overall, the reviews indicate that San Jose Chess Club provides engaging and enjoyable experiences for children.

What ages can go to San Jose Chess Club?

San Jose Chess Club has classes for children for all ages. Age-appropriate activities are designed to engage and inspire children at different developmental stages.

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San Jose Chess Club

The SJ Chess Club hosted by AcademiCare offers chess education at the most affordable price with the highest quality level of instruction. We are solely dedicated to promoting chess to enhance their academic skills.

Our in-school elementary & middle school programs are continually the highest rated in the state and win several sections year after year at the annual CA Super States Chess Championships!

Through stories, games, and analogies, we introduce the game of chess to students in a fun and exhilarating way! Our amazing staff of Chess professionals has been teaching Chess Clubs successfully in Bay Area schools since 1999! We are the leaders in scholastic Chess in education.

In-school classes consist of dynamic instruction on Chess demonstration boards and computer peripherals, specialized activity books varying by Chess skill levels, official USCF tournament Chess sets, play, and practice time followed by evaluation and class reflection.

All students have the opportunity to earn medals, certificates, and many other great prizes. Each in-school session ends with a Swiss-style trophy tournament! We also offer small group and private coaching as well as tournament preparation. We can meet at the school site after Chess Club classes, nearby centers or libraries, or even at home.

AcademiCare's SJ CHESS CLUB is now the largest scholastic chess school on the West Coast! To bring chess classes to your school, contact us today.

NEW IN PERSON SCHOOL SITE IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION... NEW ONLINE SESSIONS WILL BE ADDED SOON!

Founded in 1990

Our Staff

Our chess school employs the top chess professionals available in all of Silicon Valley, most with years upon years of successful teaching experience and professional competition. All certified in the 1st-Move instructor program, TB tested and background checked by the DOJ. Our instructors use our award-winning curriculum to teach students of all ages and skill levels from absolute beginners, through the advanced tournament player.

Honors & Awards

SJ CHESS CLUB is the oldest chess school in the South Bay Area since the 1980's!

Official CA United States Chess Federation Affiliate

Award-winning instructors and 100 %USCF Certified Chess Coaches

Countless local and state wins, rankings and championships, region & national as well

We have taught this great game to tens of thousands of Bay Area Students!

Every single school Chess Club we host sends a team to the annual CA State Chess Championships

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October 24, 2024 - Huili Jin jin

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Cara really enjoyed the chess class. But one day cried because she needed to beat a fifth /fourth grade player. I think dividing kids to the same level will be more effective for them. Thank you !

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October 24, 2024

We are glad Cara enjoyed the class. We do divide students by chess skill level and never by age or grade. We follow the United States Chess Federation guidelines, and our students tend to be the most successful chess players in the entire state of California year after year! When students begin to compete in outside competition they'll be partnered and paired up just as we do in class.

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March 27, 2024 - Divya Nataraj

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My son loves academicare chess classes held at oak school. He always look forward for Mondays as it the chess day!

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May 25, 2023 - Natalya Strigelskaya

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My kid was very excited and had a lot fun in this class for the Winter and Spring sessions 🤩

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San Jose Chess Club

SJ Chess Club offers chess classes at the most affordable price with the highest quality level of instruction. We are solely dedicated to promoting chess to enhance their academic skills and making learning this 2500+-year-old great game, FUN!

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