NYC In-Person Private Lessons
Trusted by over 10,000 chess students!
Trusted by over 10,000 chess students!
NYC In-Person Private Lessons
Right in your own home — now with full flexibility and instant booking.
STARTING AT
$100/hr | $50 30/min
Risk-Free Master Assessment, 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Top-tier instructors
NEW! Instant online booking and rescheduling
NEW! Train on your schedule, any number of weekly lessons, any length (30–120 min).
1 on 1 personalized instruction tailored for you
Our proven Rapid Improvement Method
Convenient 24-hour cancellation and reschedule policy
The US Chess Academy Advantage
The Very Best
Select Trainers
Personalized
One-On-One Training
Rapid Improvement
Method
Your Dedicated Booking Concierge
A dedicated person on our team, assigned to your family, you can reach for booking, rescheduling, or anything else you need.
Included with Monthly and 6-Month plans.
NYC In-Person Private Lessons
Select your instructor level (Coach, Expert or Master) to see pricing and book lessons.
Coach
Great for beginners and motivated improvers.
Book any mix of 30 to 120-minute lessons. Unlock better rates and exclusive perks with a Monthly or 6-Month plan.
Need more hours? Add pay-as-you-go lessons or stack a second plan to double your hours.
Pay-As-You-Go
Book one lesson at a time
Pay as you go
No commitment
$125/Hour
Choose your length: 30–120 minutes
Monthly Plan
4 hours per month
(great for weekly lessons)Unused time rolls over
Concierge booking included
$425/4 Hours ($106/h)
$49 one-time setup.
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
6-Month Plan
22 hours to use over 6 months, on your schedule
Unused time rolls over
Concierge booking included
Tournament & camp discounts
No setup fee
$2200/22 Hours ($100/h)
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
Expert Coach
Strong tournament players who specialize in building competitive skills.
Book any mix of 30 to 120-minute lessons. Unlock better rates and exclusive perks with a Monthly or 6-Month plan.
Need more hours? Add pay-as-you-go lessons or stack a second plan to double your hours.
Pay-As-You-Go
Book one lesson at a time
Pay as you go
No commitment
$145/Hour
Choose your length: 30–120 minutes
Monthly Plan
4 hours per month
(great for weekly lessons)Unused time rolls over
Concierge booking included
$493/4 Hours ($123/h)
$49 one-time setup.
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
6-Month Plan
22 hours to use over 6 months, on your schedule
Unused time rolls over
Concierge booking included
Tournament & camp discounts
No setup fee
$2552/22 Hours ($116/h)
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
Master
Titled Masters ranked among the top players worldwide, for serious and ambitious students.
Book any mix of 30 to 120-minute lessons. Unlock better rates and exclusive perks with a Monthly or 6-Month plan.
Need more hours? Add pay-as-you-go lessons or stack a second plan to double your hours.
Pay-As-You-Go
Book one lesson at a time
Pay as you go
No commitment
$165/Hour
Choose your length: 30–120 minutes
Monthly Plan
4 hours per month
(great for weekly lessons)Unused time rolls over
Concierge booking included
$561/4 Hours ($140/h)
$49 one-time setup.
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
6-Month Plan
22 hours to use over 6 months, on your schedule
Unused time rolls over
Concierge booking included
Tournament & camp discounts
No setup fee
$2904/22 Hours ($132/h)
Auto-renews. Cancel anytime.
How It Works
Choose Your
Instructor Level
Select from five levels based on your goals and experience, from Coach through Grandmaster.
Not sure which level is right?
Start with a $25 assessment and we will match you with the perfect fit.
Pick Your Lesson
Format and Length
Book in-person lessons at your home or preferred location in NYC, or train online from anywhere in the world.
Choose any duration from 30 to 120 minutes and book as many sessions per week as you like.
Book Instantly
or Let Us Handle It
Schedule directly through our booking calendar, or let your dedicated Booking Concierge take care of everything for you.
Available with Monthly and 6-Month plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can reschedule or cancel any lesson up to 24 hours in advance through the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting your Booking Concierge.
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Yes. Our $25 assessment is a full lesson with a Master-level instructor who evaluates your child's strengths and recommends a path forward. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
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We work with students of all ages, from children as young as four or five to adults. Our instructors tailor every lesson to the individual regardless of age or experience.
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Please use the official Concierge chat for all scheduling changes and requests. We are not able to honor changes made outside the official channel. This is the fastest way to get help and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
Train Together
Got a group of 2 to 8 players? Our coaches come to your home in NYC with everything they need. Perfect for siblings, friends, or neighbors.