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

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

  • Westbriar ES

    1741 Pine Valley Drive, Vienna, VA 22182

    12/11/2024 to 02/19/2025

    Wed
    4:20pm to 5:20pm

    $185.00

    Registration closed.

    Registration closed.

  • Beverly Farms ES

    8501 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD 20854

    01/08/2025 to 02/26/2025

    Wed
    3:40pm to 4:40pm

    $182.00

  • Bethesda ES

    7600 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

    01/08/2025 to 03/19/2025

    Wed
    3:30pm to 4:45pm

    $283.00

  • Wilson Wims ES

    12520 Blue Sky Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871

    01/13/2025 to 03/17/2025

    Mon
    3:30pm to 4:30pm

    $181.00

  • Rock Creek Forest ES

    8330 Grubb Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

    01/17/2025 to 03/21/2025

    Fri
    8:10am to 9:10am

    $226.00

  • Cold Spring ES

    9201 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac, MD 20854

    01/22/2025 to 03/26/2025

    Wed
    3:30pm to 4:30pm

    $204.00

  • Newington Forest ES

    8001 Newington Forest Avenue, Springfield, VA 22153

    02/04/2025 to 03/25/2025

    Tue
    3:35pm to 4:35pm

    $186.00

  • Carderock Springs Elementary School

    7401 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817

    02/04/2025 to 04/08/2025

    Tue
    4:00pm to 5:00pm

    $225.00

  • Bayard Rustin ES

    332 West Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20852

    02/06/2025 to 04/10/2025

    Thu
    3:45pm to 4:45pm

    $224.00

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.