Baltimore Chess Academy is your best choice for quality chess lessons/instruction based on the unique individual characteristics of every student. BCA, invites eager students of all ages and levels to come, and start learning chess, or to continue improve their skills. 

The charge for chess training is $30 per hour. Lessons are normally held at a convenient public location in Carney/Parkville. If you want in-home instruction that will require an additional charge. Lessons are scheduled in advance for your convenience. I call or send an email the day before the class. I need 24 hours' notice by email and/or text in case of a cancellation. 

Homework is assigned but of course, it is optional, It does help me to assess what needs to be taught. A part of your homework is to play games online so I can look at them and use them in your lessons.

Students will be prepared to participate in various chess activities such as kids and adult chess tournaments, online play, chess with friends, summer chess camps, and scholastic tournaments. 

 

Why Choose Baltimore Chess Academy

The Baltimore Chess Academy provides quality private instruction to students. The goal of BCA is not only to teach their students to play chess but also to recognize beauty, and intellect, and to obtain mastery and confidence in themselves through the skills learned from chess playing.   BCA bases the teaching process strictly on individual needs. Every student is given a different type and/or style of instruction according to their age, character, interests, and knowledge base. 

BCA provides a solid foundation in chess openings, middlegames, endgames, tactics, and positional techniques so that students are empowered to explore further without a coach in the future. Igniting the imagination of students, and providing them with the tools to realize their highest potential is the basis of our teaching process which is absolutely different with each student because we are all unique. Here at the Baltimore Chess Academy, we are always looking for new ways of capturing the attention of our students.

BCA makes the learning process an interesting and enjoyable experience for both student and teacher. It provides a friendly and comfortable atmosphere where teacher and student alike are partners in the learning process. Together they make Chess come alive from the games of masters and competitors and find the best and easiest way to do so.