About Chess NYC

Our Story

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established In 2007, New York City Chess Inc. Was Founded To Provide Chess Instruction To Individuals Of All Ages, At Schools And Institutions Through Time-Tested Teaching Methods By Handpicked And Trained Coaches With A Commitment To Excellence.

Our Mission: New York City Chess Inc’s Mission Is One Of Inclusion. Its Goal Is To Bring Chess Services To Those Who Would Not Otherwise Be Able To Afford The Educational Advantages Of Chess Programs.

We are dedicated to creating an Engaging, Fun, Educational, Sporting And Positive Chess environment for every student who walks through our doors.

Est. 2007

Our Difference

WHY CHESS NYC IS UNIQUE

Chess NYC identifies and provides opportunities to coaches and chess leaders who possess exceptional skill sets beyond chess — including communication, character, and a special social acumen.

Elite Coaches

Handpicked coaches with strong communication skills, character, sense of humor, and special social acumen alongside significant chess talent.

All 5 Boroughs

Working in public, private and charter schools across the 5 Boroughs of New York City, reaching every neighborhood and community.

Community Impact

Providing chess instruction in NYC jails and prisons as part of Re-Entry & Therapeutic Programs.

Diverse Population

Serving students with special needs, senior citizens, and children as young as 3 — beginner to master level players of all backgrounds.

Fun-First Philosophy

Energetic, enthusiastic, mainstream, sporting and fun approach to beginners and advanced players alike — chess should always be exciting.

All Skill Levels

Three program tiers — Head Start, Advancing In Chess, and GM Inspired TAG Training — ensure every student finds their perfect level.

Programs

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Chess NYC has long established itself as the leader of chess excellence and education. Our philosophy emphasizes the sport and fun of chess — providing engaging, accelerated instruction followed by supervised, spirited play.

Group Classes & Afterschool Programs – 3 Levels: Head Start, Advancing In Chess And GM Inspired TAG Training

Individual Lessons – One-On-One Or Small Group. We Have Lessons For Players Of All Ages And Skill Levels!

Play N’ Go™ Select – Our World Famous USCF Rated Events, Saturdays At PS 267 And Sundays At PS 183

Fun & Training Camps – We’re Open Citywide Nearly Every Day Schools Are Closed!

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Leadership

ABOUT OUR DIRECTOR

A Native New Yorker, Mr. Propper Has Hustled His Way Through The NYC Business World By Starting His Career As A Teenager Retailing In The Streets Of NYC, To Becoming The Owner Of A Telecommunications Start-Up, To A New York City School Board President, And Current Co-Director Of Chess NYC And President Of Chess NYC Services Inc.

Under his leadership Chess NYC has grown to serve thousands of students across all five boroughs, building one of the most recognized and respected chess education organizations in New York City.

NYC Entrepreneur School Board President Chess NYC Co-Director