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.
Trusted by 100+ families


Chessable Classroom powers our live sessions — interactive board, video, andquizzes. Chess.com club arenas keep students sharp between classes.
Students compete together online and meet over the board at Bay Area events. Intimate cohorts where every child knows their classmates by name.
Structured level-based program from unrated to 999 USCF — Seeds through Warriors. Every lesson builds on the last.
Our professional coaching team is backed by a GM adviser — bringing world-class chess expertise to every level of the curriculum.

Getting started is simple.
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Choose your level and enroll
Pick the right level for your child and fill out our short enrollment form — takes 2 minutes.
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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.
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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.
SVC Academy students don't just learn chess. They make friends, compete together, and grow as a team.
Students compete in weekly arenas against classmates — online and over the board at Bay Area events.
Stay connected, get updates, and celebrate your child's wins with otherSVC Academy families on WhatsApp.
Structured competitive arenas built into the program — not just classes, but real games against real opponents.
Intimate cohorts where every child is known by name — students learn together, compete together, and grow together.