Make Your Move Chess Academy

Make Your Move Chess Academy has been a fixture in the New York chess community since 2010, serving students across Northeast Queens and Nassau County on Long Island. Founded to make serious chess instruction accessible to young players, the academy runs a full calendar of programs for K-12 students at every skill level.

The academy's programs include after-school chess clubs, in-school curriculum partnerships, weekend classes, summer camps, and private one-on-one lessons, available both in person and online. Their coaching staff holds USCF National Master and expert-level ratings, giving students access to high-quality instruction that goes beyond casual club play.

Make Your Move runs its own USCF-rated tournaments throughout the year, giving students competitive experience with official ratings from early on. Their 2026 calendar includes rated U1600 tournaments running through the winter and spring seasons, providing structured competition opportunities for developing players.

The academy serves a region that includes some of the most chess-active schools and communities in New York, and its roster reflects that. Students from Make Your Move have gone on to compete at state and national scholastic championships, and the academy maintains an active Chess.com club for its members.

For families in Queens or Nassau looking for structured chess instruction, Make Your Move is one of the most established options in the area. Programs can be arranged through their website at mymchess.com or by contacting their Great Neck location directly.