Chess Club Near Me: Find the Right Chess Program for Your Child

The school year is almost here, and many families are looking for meaningful after-school activities. If your child has shown an interest in chess, you may be asking, “Is there a chess club near me?” For families in the Greater Boston area, Future Masters Chess Academy offers in-person programs in Ashland and Burlington, along with a virtual option for students who cannot get to one of our locations.

Convenient Locations

We currently serve families from two main locations:

• Ashland, MA: 200 Homer Avenue, serving the MetroWest area
• Burlington, MA: 123 Muller Road, serving families north and northwest of Boston
• Online: A virtual chess option for students who live farther away or need a more flexible format

Some students travel to us from as far as Worcester and New Hampshire because quality chess programs can be difficult to find. Our goal is to make chess instruction more accessible, whether families join us in person or online.

Why Chess Is Growing

Chess is one of the fastest-growing after-school activities in the country. It captures children’s imagination, challenges their minds, and gives them a fun way to build focus, patience, planning, and problem-solving skills. Children as young as three can become fascinated by the game, and many begin surprising their parents with how quickly they learn.

While some children teach themselves the basics, chess is a deep and complicated game. Every child benefits from clear direction, encouragement, and a class level that matches their experience. That is why Future Masters Chess Academy offers five levels of instruction.

Programs for Every Level

• Chess for Tots: Designed for children ages 3 to 5. Students become the chess pieces, wear a chess hat for the piece of the day, and learn through movement, play, and imagination.
• Fundamentals: A great fit for children who understand how the pieces move and are just getting started. This class combines fun with the core fundamentals of chess.
• Emerging Chess: Ideal for students who have been playing for a couple of years or have had some mentoring and are ready to grow in the game.
• Next Level: Built for students who show strong talent, make fast progress, and are ready for more advanced instruction.
• Private Class: For serious tournament players, including students who reach a rating of 1400 or higher.

Communities We Serve

Today, our students come from more than 30 cities and towns across the Greater Boston area.

MetroWest communities include: Ashland, Bolton, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Natick, North Grafton, Northborough, Shrewsbury, South Grafton, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Westborough, and Wrentham.

North and northwest Boston communities include: Lexington, Burlington, Woburn, Arlington, Belmont, Winchester, Waltham, Westford, Concord, Acton, Maynard, Medford, Tewksbury, and Lawrence.

We also serve students in Boston and partner with schools. Future Masters Chess Academy is currently active in six school districts, and we can bring chess instruction directly to your school.

A Proven Chess Academy

No matter where your child is starting from, we have a class designed to help them grow. Future Masters Chess Academy has helped produce skilled chess players across local, national, and international levels.

• 10 students ranked worldwide for their age
• 50 students ranked nationally
• More than 100 students ranked locally
• Students as young as 3 years old
• Students who have stayed with us for up to 10 years and continued on to college
• Students who have earned full chess scholarships, including two scholarships this fall valued at more than $300,000 combined

All of this can begin with one simple question: “Is there a chess club near me?”

Our Ashland Chess Club

Our Ashland location is our home base, with more than 2,000 square feet of dedicated chess space. The facility offers free parking, comfortable amenities for parents who want to stay during lessons, and large rooms that allow us to teach multiple levels at the same time.

For our youngest students, the Chess for Tots class allows parents to remain in the room. A staff member is available at the front desk to answer questions, multiple coaches support the children, and monitors allow parents to see their children while they are learning in another room.

Start Your Child’s Chess Journey

You no longer need to wonder whether there is a chess club near you. There is—and we would be happy to help your child find the right class, build confidence, and begin an exciting chess journey.

Book a free evaluation today and let your child step into the world of chess.