Academic Overview

Chess Academy

About Us

The Abu Dhabi Chess Academy is a premier institution dedicated to the advancement and promotion of chess as an educational, cultural, and competitive discipline within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the wider United Arab Emirates. Established to cultivate intellectual excellence and strategic thinking, the Academy provides comprehensive training programs designed to develop players at all levels — from young beginners to elite professionals.
Through structured coaching, certified trainers, and an inclusive approach to learning, and it’s international partners such as Jordanian Swedish Chess Academy based in Sweden, the Academy aims to enhance analytical skills, concentration, strategic thinking and decision-making abilities among its members. In collaboration with national and international chess organizations, the Abu Dhabi Chess Academy serves as a platform for talent development, hosting official tournaments, seminars, and community initiatives that contribute to the overall growth of the sport in the region The owner of the academy is the Abu Dhabi Chess Club & Mind Games which was founded in 1979.