Make Chess Easy to Understand and Fun

We help chess players to improve their chess game. More than 185 chess champions learnt chess from us.

Reviews and Recommendations

4.9 out of 5
4.9/5
NM Marcus Chan is very efficient & patient when conducting the chess lesson. He knows the ways to motivate his students & is good with kids.
Marcus is an excellent coach; very patient and supportive, and good with kids too. My boy looks forward to his classes each week.
NM Marcus Chan is an experienced and profesional chess coach and has produced many champions year after year. He is technically skillful and has a great way to convey his lessons to students especially kids. My kids look forward to his lessons everytime and they enjoyed it very much. Thank you for bringing out the best in them.
He provides good guidance and very resourceful. My kids benefited from his lessons. He analyzes their games and helps to improve their analytical skills.
NM Marcus Chan is a good coach and able to bring out the best out of his students. He is good with kids too. My son benefited well under his guidance.
....if you’re serious of playing good chess, then you need a coach who is serious of making you a good chess player..., Marcus Chan is talented in coaching;his class is fun and his method is effective. On top of that, he is professional and dynamic. If you are looking for someone to set your chess on the right trajectory, then I will highly recommend him.
Excellent master of chess

Students' Achievements

NM Marcus Chan obtained the title FIDE Trainer in year 2016

NM Marcus Chan FIDE Trainer Cert

Available Chess Classes

We have 4 types of chess classes or chess lessons available for kids, teenagers and adults. Kindly click the links below to know more.

Who Can Join Marcus Chess Academy Classes?

Children above 5 years old, Teenager, Young Adult

We teach young children as young as 5 years old. For young children, we recommend private classes with our teacher. 

All children from 7 years old and above can join our group classes – Beginner, Elementary or Intermediate. Our teacher can help to do assessment and will recommend the right class for the child. Online chess assessment is also available. Click the “Assess My Chess Level” button below, answer the assess.  

Our classes are not just for young children. We also provide chess classes to teenagers and young adults who want to improve their chess ratings.

Chess Players in Malaysia and Overseas

Our chess center is located opposite Queensbay Mall, Penang. Thus we have live classes at our chess center for students residing in Penang. Our teachers also provide private classes around Penang Island and Seberang Jaya. 

For students from other states, online classes are also available. Currently, we have students from Alor Setar, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Melaka, and Sarawak joining our online group class. We have students from other countries such as England, Maldives, Qatar, Singapore, Indonesia. 

How to Join Marcus Chess Academy Classes?

For Parents (with child above 5yrs old):

Your child has chess skills or attends chess competitions?

Click the “Assess My Chess Level” below, answer the chess puzzles and fill in the form. We will recommend the suitable class for your child.

Or your child starting to have the interest to learn chess?

Our experienced teachers do provide classes for beginners. If you are residing in Penang, you or your child can join either beginner group chess class at our chess center or private class via online, at our chess center or at any location in Penang Island or Perai.

For Chess Players (above 21 yrs old):

Are you looking to improve your chess skill for your next competition?

Click the “Assess My Chess Level” below, answer the chess puzzles and fill in the form. We will recommend the suitable class for you.

Make Chess Easy to Understand and Fun

We help chess players to improve their chess game. More than 185 chess champions learnt chess from us.

Reviews and Recommendations

4.9 out of 5
4.9/5
NM Marcus Chan is very efficient & patient when conducting the chess lesson. He knows the ways to motivate his students & is good with kids.
Marcus is an excellent coach; very patient and supportive, and good with kids too. My boy looks forward to his classes each week.
NM Marcus Chan is an experienced and profesional chess coach and has produced many champions year after year. He is technically skillful and has a great way to convey his lessons to students especially kids. My kids look forward to his lessons everytime and they enjoyed it very much. Thank you for bringing out the best in them.
He provides good guidance and very resourceful. My kids benefited from his lessons. He analyzes their games and helps to improve their analytical skills.
NM Marcus Chan is a good coach and able to bring out the best out of his students. He is good with kids too. My son benefited well under his guidance.
....if you’re serious of playing good chess, then you need a coach who is serious of making you a good chess player..., Marcus Chan is talented in coaching;his class is fun and his method is effective. On top of that, he is professional and dynamic. If you are looking for someone to set your chess on the right trajectory, then I will highly recommend him.
Excellent master of chess

Students' Achievements

NM Marcus Chan obtained the title FIDE Trainer in year 2016

NM Marcus Chan FIDE Trainer Cert

Available Chess Classes

We have 4 types of chess classes or chess lessons available for kids, teenagers and adults. Kindly click the links below to know more.

Who Can Join Marcus Chess Academy Classes?

Children above 5 years old, Teenager, Young Adult

We teach young children as young as 5 years old. For young children, we recommend private classes with our teacher. 

All children from 7 years old and above can join our group classes – Beginner, Elementary or Intermediate. Our teacher can help to do assessment and will recommend the right class for the child. Online chess assessment is also available. Click the “Assess My Chess Level” button below, answer the assess.  

Our classes are not just for young children. We also provide chess classes to teenagers and young adults who want to improve their chess ratings.

Chess Players in Malaysia and Overseas

Our chess center is located opposite Queensbay Mall, Penang. Thus we have live classes at our chess center for students residing in Penang. Our teachers also provide private classes around Penang Island and Seberang Jaya. 

For students from other states, online classes are also available. Currently, we have students from Alor Setar, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Melaka, and Sarawak joining our online group class. We have students from other countries such as England. 

How to Join Marcus Chess Academy Classes?

For Parents (with child above 5yrs old):

Your child has chess skills or attends chess competitions?

Click the “Assess My Chess Level” below, answer the chess puzzles and fill in the form. We will recommend the suitable class for your child.

Or your child starting to have the interest to learn chess?

Our experienced teachers do provide classes for beginners. If you are residing in Penang, you or your child can join either beginner group chess class at our chess center or private class via online, at our chess center or at any location in Penang Island or Perai.

For Chess Players (above 21 yrs old):

Are you looking to improve your chess skill for your next competition?

Click the “Assess My Chess Level” below, answer the chess puzzles and fill in the form. We will recommend the suitable class for you.