Albany Chess Center

06/23/2026

Ladies' Night Chess

The queens are taking over Albany Chess Center again and you're invited!

Join us tonight, Tuesday June 23rd from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for a night of fun, friendship, and chess made just for women and girls.

Never touched a chess piece? Perfect. Already crushing it on the board? Even better. Come as you are, bring your girls, and let's make it a night to remember!
All skill levels welcome and FREE

Venue: 85 Chestnut Street, Albany (Free parking on site)

For more details: https://albanychesscenter.com/ladies-night-registration.html?date=2026-06-23

06/22/2026

SUMMER CHESS CAMP RESIGNATION IS STILL OPEN

Two locations. Two chances to level up your game. Your kid's BEST summer yet starts now!

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs
June 29 – July 3, 2026

Academy of the Holy Names
July 13 – July 17 OR July 27 – July 31, 2026 (Your choice to pick the week)

Think checkmates, new best friends, epic activities, and skills that last a lifetime, all in one unforgettable week! Spots are going FAST, so don't sleep on this one!!

For more details visit:
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06/22/2026

Our Adult Beginner Chess Course is officially underway! We kicked off last week, but if you've been thinking about learning chess, there's still time to jump in.

Over six relaxed weeks, you'll go from total beginner to confidently playing the game, with a supportive group and a structured, friendly approach.

Time: 6:00PM – 7:30 PM, Mondays

Venue: 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY (free parking on-site)

To Join visit: https://albanychesscenter.com/adult-beginner-course.html?date=2026-06-22

06/21/2026

What a wonderful Juneteenth Chess camp! So much learning, laughter, and community spirit. Thank you to all the kids and parents who made this event a huge success. We are so proud of the connections made!

06/19/2026

Have you saved your child's spot for summer yet?

Our 2026 Summer Chess Camps are open for registration. A gentle, welcoming introduction to chess for kids ages 5–12, all skill levels.

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs — June 29–July 3

Academy of the Holy Names — July 13–17 or July 27–31
We would love to have your family join us this summer.

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06/19/2026

Saturday Drop-In Classes at Albany Chess Center

Tomorrow at Albany Chess Center, there is a class with your name on it, no matter where you are in your chess journey.

Here Are The Schedules:
Beginner Class Start at 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
Master the fundamentals, sharpen your tactics, and build the board vision every strong player needs.

Intermediate Class Start at 2:00 PM - 3:00PM
Ready to level up? Dive deeper into tactical patterns, strategy, and the practical decisions that win games.

Venue: 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY (Free parking available)

For more details visit:
https://albanychesscenter.com/

06/18/2026

We are excited to be partnering with Academy of the Holy Names this summer!

Thank you for having Albany Chess Center as part of your camp program.

We look forward to helping students learn, compete, and build confidence through chess.

The Albany Chess Center will be offering TWO chess camps here on campus this summer!

Interested? Follow the link to sign up: https://shorturl.at/iDJaH

06/18/2026

Have you registered yet?

Our 2026 Summer Chess Camps are still open for registration:

Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs
June 29 – July 3, 2026
A full week of structured chess coaching and supervised activities, with optional add-ons available.

Academy of the Holy Names
Bethlehem, NY
July 13–17 or July 27–31, 2026
Two weeks to choose from, Monday through Friday, with the same coaching format and pricing.

Both camps welcome children ages 5–12 years, all skill levels.

Register for any of these camps below:
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06/18/2026

Our one-day Juneteenth Holiday Chess Camp is happening THIS FRIDAY, June 19, in Albany. A great way to spend the holiday learning, thinking, and growing at the board.Open to ages 5–12 years.

Just one day left to register!
Register here: https://albanychesscenter.com/ -current

06/17/2026

It's Wednesday!
Here is what's happening tonight at the Albany Chess Center.

Intermediate Chess Class, 6:00–7:00 PM
Sharpen your tactics and calculation, and walk in with more confidence for your next rated game.

Wednesday U1000 USCF Rated Tournament, 7:00–8:00 PM
One rated game, free to play. A quick chance to pick up rating points before the week wraps up.

Evaluation Lessons & Private Chess Lessons, 7:00–8:00 PM
Get personalized feedback or one-on-one coaching time.
Wednesdays have become one of our busiest nights, come see why.

Venue: 85 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY (free parking available)

Register here: albanychesscenter.com/index.html