Your Virtual Path to Chess Mastery Starts Here

Whether you’re a curious beginner, a competitive tournament player, or a lifelong enthusiast looking to sharpen your strategy, FMCA offers online coaching and classes designed to meet you where you are and elevate your game. Choose the format that fits your learning style, schedule, and goals.

1:1 Virtual Chess Coaching

Our private coaching sessions are tailored to your student’s current level, goals, and tournament aspirations. FMCA coaches use digital boards, lesson plans, and performance tracking to deliver real progress one move at a time.

  • Personalized Instruction Based On Skill Level
  • Easy, Flexible Schedules For Lesson Times
  • Real Chess Coach Live

Small Group Classes. Big Gains

FMCA’s virtual classes are capped at just 8 students, ensuring every learner gets personalized attention, time to ask questions, and structured lesson plans that build essential chess fundamentals — from tactics to advanced endgames.

  • Coach-led Small Group Classes
  • Skill Based Grouping: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Progress Reports & Skill Development Focus

Which Format Is Right For You?

Feature 1-on-1 Coaching Small Group Classes
Personalized Attention ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Peer Interaction ✔️
Scheduling Flexibility High Set Times Weekly
Monthly Cost Higher Lower
Great For Focused, rapid growth Social, structured learning

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What Our Customers Are Saying

FMCA led by Coach Times has been terrific for my 12 year old daughter. She had been enjoying and competing well, but felt like she wasn’t progressing at the pace she wanted. Her motivation started to wane but Coach Times Virtual Academy turned that around. After just a couple of months in the Online program my daughter has gained over 300 points and is now in the top 50 for her age among girls in the country. 

K Zuckerberg 

FMCA has been the perfect fit for our son Frankie. FMCA online coaching has helped him to dramatically improve his chess game strategize and deal with life’s challenges. He has gained life skills, confidence  and a community of friends. Fmca takes a hands-on approach from strategic preparation to tournaments. Since joining the online program 7 years ago  Frankie has increased his rating by some 1000 points and he is now an expert in Chess, which only 2% of chess players ever become.

S Lewis 

Want Faster Results? Try Virtual One on One Coaching