ABCHESS — Chess

My 9-year-old son participated in the ABCHESS program in Brooklyn, and overall, it was a solid experience. The instructor, Sam, was really engaging and made the lessons enjoyable for the kids. My son was excited to learn new strategies and even built a mini chess tournament with his classmates. The group size was small, which allowed for more personalized attention, and he made a friend he’s excited to play with outside of class. However, I found the drop-off process a bit chaotic; there were quite a few parents and kids all trying to get in at the same time, and it became a little overwhelming. Still, I think the benefits of the program outweigh this inconvenience, especially for kids who are shy and need a welcoming environment to develop their skills. I would recommend it, but I suggest arriving a few minutes early to manage the drop-off situation.

We recently enrolled my 9-year-old son in the ABCHESS program in Brooklyn, and overall, it has been a solid experience. The instructor, Brian, is very engaging and clearly passionate about teaching kids chess. My son has always been focused when it comes to strategy games, and I’ve seen his critical thinking improve since he started. He particularly enjoyed building his own chess strategy during the small group sessions. However, the class can get crowded at times, which makes it a bit difficult for the instructors to give individual attention to every child. The weekly schedule fits well into our routine, and for the price, I think it's reasonable given the skills being taught. Overall, I would recommend this program, especially for kids who are focused and enjoy problem-solving.