Online Chess Classes That Build Future Thinkers & Leaders

Live online chess classes for kids ages 5–14, from anywhere in the Bay Area and beyond.

Join 100+ Bay Area & NorCal families who trust SVC Academy — since 2024.
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Why SVC Academy Online

In every class, your child will...

Technology

Used by Grandmasters Worldwide

Chessable Classroom powers our live sessions — interactive board, video, andquizzes. Chess.com club arenas keep students sharp between classes.

Community

Small Groups of 2–6 Students

Students compete together online and meet over the board at Bay Area events. Intimate cohorts where every child knows their classmates by name.

Curriculum

20 Lessons per Level

Structured level-based program from unrated to 999 USCF — Seeds through Warriors. Every lesson builds on the last.

Coaches

Guided by a Grandmaster Adviser

Our professional coaching team is backed by a GM adviser — bringing world-class chess expertise to every level of the curriculum.

Class Levels

Level 2

Builders (Beginner)

200–400 USCF
Ages 5-12

Duration

60 mins

Schedule

Coaches DJ & Aryan
$160

/ month

Drop-In: $40 / class

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Level 3

Thinkers (Intermediate)

400–600 USCF
Ages 6-12

Duration

75 mins

Schedule

Coaches DJ & Aryan
$200

/ month

Drop-In: $50 / class

Focus areas
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Level 4

Warriors (Advanced)

600+ USCF
Ages 6-14

Duration

90 mins

Schedule

Monday 7:00 PM
Coach Archit
$240

/ month

Drop-In: $60 / class

Focus areas
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How It Works

Getting started is simple.

  • 01

    Choose your level and enroll

    Pick the right level for your child and fill out our short enrollment form — takes 2 minutes.

  • 02

    Get a confirmation email from our team

    We'll reach out within 24 hours with your Chessable Classroom link, Chess.com club invite, and everything you need to get started.

  • 03

    Join and start growing with us

    Show up to your first live class, meet your coach and classmates — and become part of the SVC Academy community.

A Community Your Child will Love

SVC Academy students don't just learn chess. They make friends, compete together, and grow as a team.

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Private SVC Academy Chess.com Club

Students compete in weekly arenas against classmates — online and over the board at Bay Area events.

SVC Academy Parent Community

Stay connected, get updates, and celebrate your child's wins with otherSVC Academy families on WhatsApp.

Compete Every Week

Structured competitive arenas built into the program — not just classes, but real games against real opponents.

Small Groups of 2–6 Students

Intimate cohorts where every child is known by name — students learn together, compete together, and grow together.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about setting your child up for success.

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