Placement / trial (30–45 min)
$0Free placement chat; $20 credited if you enroll within 14 days after a paid trial alternative is used.
Pricing
Clear tuition. Honest discounts.
Cohort packages for ages 5-17. Placement is free. Discounts for siblings, Dom Tech STEM students, and community partners where available.
| Program | Ages | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
Pawn Start Beginner | Ages 5-7 | 8 weeks 60 min · 1× / week | $320 |
Knight Foundations Beginner | Ages 7-9 | 10 weeks 60 min · 1× / week | $390 |
Bishop Tactics Intermediate | Ages 9-12 | 12 weeks 60–75 min · 1× / week | $470 |
Rook Strategy Intermediate | Ages 10-14 | 12 weeks 75 min · 1× / week | $520 |
Queen Competitive Advanced | Ages 11-16 | 12 weeks 75–90 min · 1× / week | $580 |
Tournament Track Tournament | Ages 12-17 | 12 weeks 90 min · 1× / week | $650 |
Competitive chess ratings and tournament records can strengthen future school applications and scholarship eligibility. We prepare students for rated play; awards and scholarships are decided by schools and organizers — not guaranteed by DOM.
Add-ons & discounts
Flexible options for families who want 1:1 coaching, community rates, or event-day support.
Private lesson (60 min)
$901:1 coaching for accelerated progress or tournament prep.
Sibling discount
10% offApplied to the second child’s program tuition.
Dom Tech Academy student discount
15% offFor currently enrolled Dom Tech STEM students.
Community partner rate (AMC / church / synagogue)
Up to ~50% offWhere a community partnership is active; confirmed at enrollment.
Tournament-day coaching
$75 / eventOn-site or remote support for a rated / scholastic event day.
Summer chess camp (weekly)
$450 / weekFull-day style camp week (approx. 9:00 AM–3:00 PM model).
What enrollment includes
- Clear level placement
- Weekly live coaching
- Homework puzzle sets
- Optional USCF tournament pathway
- Progress notes for parents
- Path toward rated / scholastic play
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