Play
More
Chess!
About
About
Play More Chess Academy
Play
More Chess Academy was founded in 2011 to promote the game of chess
and provide chess instruction to students of all ages. We are based in
Hamden, CT but we have students who live around the world. Students can
choose either in-person or online chess instruction.
Our programs offer students from kindergarten through adult a chance to learn chess and improve their chess skills. We teach all ability levels, from beginners to advanced players. Since 2011, we have offered after-school and in-school enrichment chess programs at schools in New Haven County.
Over 6,000 children and adults have participated in classes, private lessons and chess events offered by Play More Chess Academy since it was founded and over 100 students participate in classes, lessons and other events on a weekly basis.
Play More Chess Academy was founded by Rod Groff, a USCF Certified Chess Coach and Certified Club Tournament Director with the United States Chess Federation.
Hamden
Chess Club
Hamden Chess Club is an official affiliate of US Chess. The club has a permanent home at Play More Chess Academy and meets weekly for casual play. Tournaments and special events for kids and adults are held on a regular basis. In addition to scheduled events, HCC members can meet up with friends and play chess during open hours.
Store Hours:
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Day
of Week
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Hours* |
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Mon
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11:00pm-4:00pm,
6:30pm-8:30pm
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Tue
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11:00am-4:00pm
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Wed
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11:00am-4:00pm |
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Thu
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11:00am-4:00pm
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Fri
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By
Appointment Only
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Sat
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Sun
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By
Appointment Only
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*Online
tournaments: Monday Madness (Beginners) 7:00pm, Wild Wednesday (Advanced
-Open to All Rating levels) 8:00pm; and Saturday Skirmish (Beginners/Intermediate)
3:00pm.
*Additional
hours for Classes, Lessons, Appointments and Special Events. To confirm
hours or item availability please email: info@PlayMoreChess.com.
*2021 Holiday and Other Closures:
-Jan 1, 2021 (New Year's Day)
-Jan 18, 2021 (Martin Luther King Day); Note: We are open 6:15pm-8:30pm for Jan. Little Open - adult quad tournament; must preregister
-Feb 15, 2021 (President's Day); Note: We are open 6:15pm-8:30pm for Feb. Little Open - adult quad tournament; must preregister
-May 31(Memorial Day)
-July 4, 2021 (Independence Day)
-September 6, 2021 (Labor Day)
-October 11, 2021 (Columbus / Indigenous People's Day)
-November 25, 2021 (Thanksgiving)
-December 24-31, 2021 (Christmas)
Location:
Play More Chess Academy and Hamden Chess Club
1227 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
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Map/Directions: |
Email:
info@PlayMoreChess.com
Chess Store:
We have chess books for kids and adults, chess sets, clocks, gifts and
supplies. We have a full selection of
affordable chess sets, clocks and books that make excellent gifts for
chess players!
Age/Skill
Level for Classes:
Studio classes are designed for students ages 5-13. Our curriculum guides
students from beginner to advanced levels. Progress for each students
is tracked allowing students to move at their own pace within each level.
Adult classes are offered each semester through the Hamden/North Haven Adult Education Program and are taught at the Play More Chess Academy location. Classes are offered for both beginning students (Chess 101-Chess for Beginners); and more advanced students (Chess 102 - Chess Tactics).
Email: info@PlayMoreChess.com | Phone: 203.680.0657 | Hamden, CT