Chess in Millburn Academy knights logo — chess classes and rated tournaments in Millburn, NJChess in Millburn

Our story

A love of chess, shared one student at a time.

Founded in 2015, Chess in Millburn Academy brings in-person and online chess education to families across New Jersey and New York.

Chess pieces on a board at Chess in Millburn Academy — professional chess classes in Millburn, NJ

In the community

More than a classroom.

Our coaches teach at Salt Brook Elementary School in New Providence and Deerfield Elementary School in Short Hills, as well as Wyoming, Glenwood, and South Mountain elementary schools in Millburn.

We have coached the Deerfield Chess Team since 2023 and host USCF-rated events where players can put what they’ve learned into practice.

Our coaches

Meet the Sazci brothers.

Bilgen Sazci, chess coach, teaching at a demonstration board — Chess in Millburn Academy, Millburn NJ

NM Bilgen Sazci

2500+ on Chess.com

A National Master with a rating above 2250, Bilgen represented Turkey internationally as a young player and helped Millburn High School’s chess team win a national championship.

Gensay Sazci, chess coach and 2500+ rated player, at Chess in Millburn Academy in Millburn, NJ

Gensay Sazci

2500+ on Chess.com

Gensay competed in Istanbul before moving to Millburn. He helped Millburn High School achieve a New Jersey varsity team award and has taught chess professionally for years.