Perfect for all ages

We have successfully taught students as young as 5 years old how to play chess and develop a deep understanding of the game.

Top Level Instruction

Our method of teaching students chess was carefully crafted by a group of experts, masters and educators.

Fun and Intuitive Lessons

Our Chess program outcompetes other programs in making the material fun and accessible to students.

Our Achievements

Used by leading schools

Dedicated to Quality Education

Our Chess program prides itself on providing top quality education for students. Students that go through our programs and read our Standard Chess Workbook series get a step ahead of the rest!

Background Checked Instructors

Our Chess Instructors are background checked by a multi-jurisdiction criminal background check search including FBI, State, Local and dozens of other agencies.

Experience and Quality

Instructors have a great passion for chess and are dedicated to improving the lives of children through chess education.

Best in Chess

Whether your students want to play chess for fun or begin to play tournaments, our classes are perfect!

Chessmoji Book

The chess emoji book helps track student progress in the chess classes while making it fun for students!

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what people say about our events

Jack Peters International Master

“It's tremendous, I think people are now sort of taking it for granted that there are going to be master round robins all the time. It was years and years until we had any of them. He came along and makes it a regular thing.”

Varuzhan Akobian International Grandmaster

“With Ankit doing a great job...now we have players from all over the world.”

Robert Hess International Grandmaster

“The kids were mesmerized, they sat there really paying attention, every word he said they were really taking in. Really amazing.”

Melikset Khachiyan International Grandmaster

“Before we had this...to be honest I didn't like the location, we played...like in the basement...and now [with Metropolitan Chess] it's beautiful, we have a penthouse, we have beautiful view... I mean he organized very nicely, and I promised to Ankit to play as much as possible, to support, because I like him.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes our Chess program different than other programs?

Our Chess program offers chess education at some of the most affordable prices with a high quality level of instruction.

Are the instructors background checked?

Yes, our instructors are background checked.

Is your program insured?

Yes, we have general liability and professional liability insurance coverage.

What is the age range/skill level for classes?

The range is K-9 for levels beginner to advanced.

5 star reviews

My son Joe has had the best experience with teacher Coach Q and [Metropolitan Chess]. He has grown from being a beginning player learning each move to a more competitive player now in Coach Q advanced chess class. My son who generally likes to run more than sit still is focused in Coach Q’s class due to his fun and engaging style of teaching. We look forward to continuing our classes!

Jill P.

Coach Q is wonderful at connecting with all the children and creating learning opportunities!

April Denne

My son gained chess skills, had fun and became more confident through his experience with [the program]

Evie Clifford

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Organized By Chess Superstars

Metropolitan Chess, Inc.

Ankit Gupta is a Life Master with the United States Chess Federation and serves as President for Metropolitan Chess, Inc. He has over 20 years of experience playing chess and is a recognized FIDE International Organizer and FIDE Arbiter. He is the former President of the Southern California Chess Federation, and has been responsible for the United States Chess Federation ("USCF") awarding Los Angeles Chess City of the Year in 2012, as well as personally receiving Chess Organizer of the Year in 2011, and Chess Club of the Year in 2011.

Ankit Gupta

President

Dylan has been working with elementary and middle school aged students for over 10 years. He has been playing chess for over 20 years is currently ranked as an expert. He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences. After college, he moved to Los Angeles with his wife. In Los Angeles, he worked for a major non-profit and built a chess program with over 4000 students a year. He has a goal to reach many more students and instill in them a love of the royal game!