“The patient and kind instructors make learning this game fun and engaging. This place is great for all kinds of students, including neurodivergent learners.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Joy H.

“My 2 beginners ages 8 & 10 are learning all kinds of skills and they love chess club!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Melissa Z.

“Every instructor here is super friendly and very knowledgeable. This is a great place for kids to learn various skills and have fun.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Zhen W.

“My son has been going for a couple months and loves it! Happy to have a nice place to bring him to play chess.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Jessica P.

“My child really enjoyed the class. The instructor explained strategies clearly, kept the lessons fun, and helped build confidence. Highly recommend for kids learning or improving their chess skills.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Vijaya M.

“I first met Coach John at a rated tournament he hosted at the Buffalo Chess Association in East Amherst. As a beginner, I appreciated playing him and, after our match, he took a moment to give me feedback on my play between his matches and assisting the arbiter. I appreciated his positive and welcoming attitude towards new and experienced players alike.

With John’s extensive chess knowledge and teaching skills, I enrolled in a two-hour one-on-one coaching session. Prior to the lesson, he analyzed my games from chess.com to tailor the coaching experience, addressing my strengths and weaknesses thoroughly. Since our session, my game has significantly improved. His hourly rate is very reasonable, and he also connected me with local chess groups and resources. I highly recommend Buffalo Chess Association and look forward to my next lesson with John.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

— Ken R.