About
Silver Knights Chess Academy offers online chess academy, online class, in person club, chess camp, and tournaments. It also offers an online trial class for beginners to students rated 1400 USCF, a trial class with a Grandmaster for students rated over 1400 USCF, chess tournament preparation for intermediate and advanced students, School Break Chess Camps, and Snow Day Chess Camps.
Programs
- Online Chess Academy — Kids of all skill levels
- Online Class — Students in all 50 states
- In Person Club — Kids
- Chess Camp — Kids
- Tournaments — Players of all skill levels
- Online Trial Class — Beginners to students rated 1400 USCF · $5
- Trial Class with a Grandmaster — Students rated over 1400 USCF · $5
- Chess Tournament Preparation for Intermediate and Advanced Students — Intermediate and advanced students · $129
- School Break Chess Camps! — Kids · $49
- Snow Day Chess Camps — Kids · $45
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Price range: $5–$129
About the provider
Silver Knights Chess Academy was founded in 2006. The 2006-2007 school year included teaching chess in 16 schools and community centers, and over the next few years the program grew to serve more than 10,000 students every year at more than 300 elementary schools. In 2020, online chess classes were added. The company has taught more than 100,000 children, and the camp page says Silver Knights has taught more than 150,000 kids. The founder, Adam Weissbarth, earned his National Master title. In 2023, the Elite Academy program featured three Grandmaster coaches. The site says Silver Knights produced 11 scholastic state champions around the country in 2025 and has produced many scholastic state champions. It also says more than 50 students have become state or national champions. The need-based scholarship program gives out more than $50,000 of free and discounted classes each year.
What families say
“My daughter loves Silver Knights Chess Academy! She started this year as a newcomer to chess, but has learned so much, even getting checkmate once in the first season of classes. Great for all levels. I received weekly status updates on what was covered each week, along with a list of who managed to get a checkmate. She's excited to start up again in the spring!” — meghan mchone, parent
“My kids have learned so much with Silver Knights! We’ve done the after school programs and the online academy and my kids have improved their chess playing skills much further than we could have expected. It’s a great way to learn the game!” — Kathleen Scofield, parent
Last updated October 25, 2026.
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