Contact & Info
Meet the Team
This is the team that makes it all happen!
Coach Elliot
Founder of Brooklyn Chess, Elliot spent years playing and studying chess while teaching students across a wide range of subjects, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and a genuine love for learning.​​​​​​​
Coach Kakha
Kakha has been playing chess since 12 years old and has reached a peak FIDE rating of 2294. Kakha focuses his classes on dynamic chess. Calculating through moves, thinking critically, and understanding endgames are the focal points.
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Contact Below for Private Classes
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Works with all ages
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Works with Beginners --> 2200 Rated Players
Coach Levon
​Levon has been playing chess for 12 years and teaching for the past 3, working with students of different ages and levels to improve their skills, confidence, and overall understanding of the game.
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Contact Below for Private Classes
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Works with ages 5+
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Works with Beginners --> 2000 Rated Players
Coach Randy
Randy has been teaching chess for many years, with a focus on delivering quality lessons that help students comprehend chess in a fun and memorable way.
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Contact Below for Private Classes
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Works with all ages
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Works with Beginners --> 1500 Rated Players​
Coach Thor
With 25 years of teaching experience, Thor is proud to share his love of the royal game with the next generations of chess hopefuls. He has created chess programs at several NYC schools and instructed at I.S. 318 that won at Nationals. He focuses on the de Groot chess teaching method, as well as, Bloom's critical and creative thinking skills.
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Contact Below for Private Classes
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Works with all ages
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Works with Beginners --> 2000 Rated Players + Experience with Special Needs Students​
FAQ
Sure! Here's a bit about Brooklyn Chess:
We offer a free trial class so your child can experience our program before signing up.
We run chess classes for kids aged 5 to 15 (with some flexibility).
Each class is 90 minutes long, with an average of 6–8 students.
We have classes for:
Beginners (just learning how the pieces move),
Intermediate (with some experience),
Advanced (around 1000 USCF and higher).
Every student receives a ChessKid Gold Membership to practice at home. We check progress regularly.
We also offer tournament support for students who compete.
Class structure: lesson → puzzles → games—designed for learning, progress, and play!
224 Kings Highway, 2nd Fl, Brooklyn NY 11223
ALL CLASSES ARE 90 MINUTES LONG
3 Month Membership ($690) [Two (2) Classes Per Week]
3 Month Membership ($440) [One (1) Class Per Week]
2 Classes Per Week ($270) [Monthly Membership]
1 Class Per Week ($180) [Monthly Membership]
Single Class ($45)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday​
5:00PM-6:30PM
Wednesday​ (Additional Class)
3:20PM-4:50PM
Saturday, Sunday
10:00AM-11:30AM
Sunday (Additional Class)
11:40AM-1:10PM
Just let us know your child's age and experience level, and we'll find the best class for their free trial!
Contact me (Coach Elliot) at:
718-490-0495
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Yes! If you are referred by another person, you and the referee both receive $40
Yes, there is a 10% discount for each sibling