For families
Live online chess lessons for kids 5–15
One-on-one and small-group lessons with FIDE-certified coaches, from anywhere in the world.
- Private and group lessons on Zoom
- Homework on our e-learning platform
- Weekly rated online tournaments
Professional chess school since 2016
Chess that teaches children to think ahead
ABCHESS teaches chess online to families around the world, and in person through enrichment programs in New York schools.
For schools
Chess, robotics and soccer for K–12 schools
Turnkey enrichment programs run in your building by vetted coaches, built around your bell schedule.
- NYC DOE approved vendor
- 25+ partner schools
- Start with an 8-week pilot
20,000+
students taught
50+
countries
25+
partner schools
FIDE
Online Training Award 2021
Who we are
One school, one method, online and in the classroom
International Master Berik Akkozov founded ABCHESS in 2016 as a professional chess school. Today it is a complete learning system: live lessons, our own e-learning platform, weekly tournaments and school programs, all built on the same curriculum.
We teach chess to build critical thinking, focus and confidence, skills that carry over into school and beyond. In 2021 FIDE recognised our work with its award for innovation in online chess training.
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Live coaching
Lessons led by titled players and certified coaches, one-on-one or in small groups.
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E-learning platform
Our own platform for homework, puzzles and progress tracking between lessons.
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Tournaments
Weekly online tournaments, plus school leagues and in-person events in New York.
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A proven curriculum
A step-by-step program from first moves to competitive play, used online and in classrooms.