Millburn, New Jersey · Est. 2015
Where young chess minds come to find their game.
Leading professional chess classes in the Northern New Jersey area — in-person and online lessons in Millburn, Short Hills, and Springfield, New Jersey. Weekly USCF-rated tournaments and a community that’s been growing since 2015.
2015
Founded
Tue–Sat
In-person classes
Weekly
Rated events
Find your next move
Fall in-person courses
Tuesday–Saturday · 27 Bleeker St
Foundations
Opening ideas, checkmate patterns, forks, double attacks, and defending your pieces.
Explore course Level 1Building confidence
Develop tactical vision, learn classic openings, and begin analyzing master games.
Explore course Level 2Deeper tactics
Explore complex combinations, positional play, and practical endgames.
Explore courseNovember 2026 Pop-up Camp
Full-day camp: November 5–6 (Thu–Fri) · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · 7 hours
Afternoon camp: November 9–12 (Mon–Thu) · 1:15–4:00 PM · lesson begins 1:30 PM
Please Zelle the fee to chessinmillburn@gmail.com to complete registration. Registrations without payment are not completed.
Tournaments & events
Every game is a chance to grow.
Join our weekly USCF-rated quad and Swiss tournaments in Millburn and Short Hills. From unrated beginners to advanced players, there’s a board for everyone.
See the event calendarStudent success
The next chapter starts on the board.
We celebrate every milestone, from a first tournament to achievements earned through years of practice.
Latest: Congratulations to our Student Amy on a Major Milestone Achievement! More student stories
Come play with us.
27 Bleeker St, Millburn, NJ