Explore the Web’s Most Happening Chess Camp!

Start Right’s Chess Camp got my son Caleb started on his chess journey. Thanks to Coach Mac and Coach Majur’s warmth, enthusiasm, and personal connection — along with engaging lessons that were just right for his age and skill level — Caleb started a life-long love with a game that he continues to enjoy and benefit from three years later.” — Parent, Elliot Z.

The essential summer experience for kids 6-12 (beginner to USCF-rated 1000) has gone virtual! In addition to chess, kids may enjoy flying a drone by remote control, gentle martial arts, playing Kahoot, and making new friends. They’ll leave excited with the power of their own minds and improved self-confidence.

Online Chess Camp is co-led by National Master Majur Juac and John McManus. “Coach Majur” is an elite mentor to rising talent in the tri-state area.  (Read more about him in the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post.) Chess Camp Co-director John McManus graduated with highest honors from Columbia University and toiled in social science.  However, after defeating a Grandmaster in an exhibition and writing a rap to explain how chess pieces move, “Coach Mac” recognized a new calling and co-founded Start Right Chess with friend Coach Majur.

Online Camp is available weekdays from Monday, July 13 through Friday, September 4. Afternoon sessions run from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m Eastern Daylight Time.

This Online Chess Training is appropriate for kids who already know how the pieces move and enjoy chess ages 7 - 12, and kids who have at least some prior tournament play ages 6 - 12. (We currently have a wait-list for players rated above USCF 1000. Please click here to add your child’s name.)

* Book by midnight August 23rd for a 10% discount! Use code: AUG23

Flexible Camp Schedule

** Activities may include gentle martial arts, flying a drone, playing Kahoot, watching a short feature, or other camper-chosen activity.

Please email or call Coach Mac at (917) 525-9561 with questions.