Chess Club

Grades: K - 6th (Ages: 5 - 12) Co-ed

Seasons Offered: Fall, Spring, and Winter

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Chess Club

Grades: K - 6th (Ages: 5 - 12) Co-ed

Magnus Chess Academy

Learn chess with Magnus Academy (formerly Silver Knights), 5x world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy! We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state & national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games. Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.


Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time. This in-person club includes free online extras including a ChessKid Gold Membership, weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time. All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.

Additional Notes

Registration minimum: 10 students

Available Sessions

  • Wilson Wims ES

    12520 Blue Sky Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871

    09/16/2024 to 12/02/2024

    Mon
    3:30pm to 4:30pm

    $226.00

    Registration closed.

    Registration closed.

  • Rock Creek Forest ES

    8330 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

    09/27/2024 to 12/13/2024

    Fri
    8:10am to 9:10am

    $226.00

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  • Carderock Springs Elementary School

    7401 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817

    10/01/2024 to 12/03/2024

    Tue
    4:00pm to 5:00pm

    $181.00

    Registration closed.

    Registration closed.

  • Beverly Farms ES

    8501 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD 20854

    10/02/2024 to 12/11/2024

    Wed
    3:40pm to 4:40pm

    $225.00

    Registration closed.

    Registration closed.

  • Bethesda ES

    7600 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

    10/02/2024 to 12/11/2024

    Wed
    3:30pm to 4:45pm

    $283.00

    Registration closed.

    Registration closed.

  • Bayard Rustin ES

    332 West Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20852

    10/10/2024 to 12/19/2024

    Thu
    3:45pm to 4:45pm

    $224.00

    Registration closed.

    Registration closed.

About Magnus Chess Academy

Magnus Chess Academy (formerly Silver Knights), was started by a pair of brothers who grew up loving chess and wanted to share their enthusiasm with kids. In 2021 we partnered with 5-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen to grow the game! After more than 10 years and over 100,000 students at hundreds of schools, we're on our way! We'd be excited to have your child join our after school programs, camps, tournaments, or online academy!

Currently serving schools all over Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.

Refund Policy

We think that your child will love our clubs. If for whatever reason she/he doesn't want to continue in the club, we'll process a refund for the remaining days, minus a $20 administrative fee. No refunds will given after 50% of the classes have been completed.