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
Hong Kong International Open Champion with 8.5/9.
Luis Medarde
FIDE Master
Psychologist
5-times National Champion. Ranked 2nd best player of his country.
Fabian Vivas
FIDE Master
Olympic player
World U14 Champion (1999), Champion of Ukraine (2006).
Zahar Efimenko
Grandmaster
We adapt to your busy life!
Save the pieces for later. Classes any day, on any computer.
How our classes work.
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We connect you to a coach
You get an email with all the info and after agreeing on a schedule we make the connection.
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Join the class
Get access to our online platform and join with just one button! We will send you an email with it.
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Have fun!
Find your best availbility and we will put you on our calendar. Remember... we adapt to you.
Find a plan that works for you
Our accesible plans ensure you spend wisely on education and improvement
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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
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How are payments done?Our 200+ students use Stax for payments. You can see what they have to say here.
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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.
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How can I take the trial lesson?Fill out a form on our website or schedule directly in this chat. Get links and connection with coach via email. We can accept Venmo or Zelle for the trial, regular invoices are through (Stax Payments) A computer with a functioning microphone is required. Put it in your calendar, join the class with the links provided by your coach Notes: creating a lichess.org account is highly suggested.
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Do you teach adults?Of course! We have coaches for all skill levels and ages. From total beginners to aspiring Masters.
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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.
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How the Masters Challenge works?Our classes are taught using a combination of easy-to-use platforms. In them, you will have the video call, chessboard, quizzes, studies, and more. Depending on your level and dedication, our team will give you access to curriculum-based test. Complete them and earn a certificate from Mindful Masters Chess Academy® Our monthly tournaments and summer camps add extra points to the challenge.
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Price range of our classesNote Rates can be as low as $33 if you buy in certain packages. Plans Knight's Lightness package (4 lessons): $160 Rooks' Fortitude package (8 lessons): $299 Kings' Vision package (8 bi-weekly lessons): $260 No auto-renewal. Class credits never expire. Classes are 100% cancelable with advanced notice. 45-minute packages are available for younger kids. Reach out to our team to learn more.
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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.