The Chess Academy HK

🐣 Master Chess This Easter: From Beginners to Advanced Players!

Looking for a holiday activity that sharpens the mind and builds confidence? Join The Chess Academy (TCA) for our top-rated Easter Camps! ♟️✨

We believe every child can benefit from the "Game of Kings." That’s why we offer personalized camps tailored to your child’s specific experience level. From Level 0 absolute beginners to Advanced competitors, our Grandmasters and International Masters provide the expert guidance your child needs to level up.

Upcoming Camp Dates:
🗓️ Week 1: March 30 – April 2 (Levels 0, Intermediate & Specialty Topics)
🗓️ Week 2: April 8 – April 11 (Levels 0, Intermediate & Specialty Topics)
🕒 Flexible Times: 9:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:15 PM

Why parents love TCA:
✅ Expert-led coaching that makes learning fun.
✅ Builds logic, patience, and problem-solving skills.
✅ Safe, engaging environment in the heart of Kennedy Town.

📍 Where: 2A/F, Nan Sang Building, 86 Belcher's Street, Kennedy Town
📞 WhatsApp/Call: 9178 7376
🌐 Register here: https://www.activekidshk.com/easter-camps-2026

Don't let your child miss out on the ultimate mental adventure this spring!

♟️ TCA Early Summer Standard Tournament 2026 (Rated) Is Here 🏆

Move beyond rapid play and prove your deep strategy. Earn official rating points and compete for a premier prize pool—open to both rated and unrated players!

🏆 THE STAKES
* 🥇 $1,500 Grand Prize (1st Place)
* 🥈 Cash rewards for 2nd & 3rd
* 👩 Best Female: 50% OFF TCA Holiday Advanced Camp

📅 THE SCHEDULE (5 Rounds)
* May 1 (Fri): Rounds 1 & 2 (10am / 3pm)
* May 2 (Sat): Round 3 (6:30pm)
* May 3 (Sun): Rounds 4 & 5 (10am / 3pm)

📍 ActiveKids Learning Center, Kennedy Town
📈 Format: 5-round Swiss (Standard Rated)

💳 ENTRY FEE: $800 (50% off for TCA RTM members)
Special rates available for players rated 1800+

➡️ https://www.activekidshk.com/tournaments

An Event for Less Experienced Players ♟️✨

Most tournaments are intimidating—this one is different. The TCA Beginners Tournament 2026 is a "no-pressure" zone designed specifically for new players to build confidence, test their skills, and have fun without facing seasoned pros.

✅ Eligibility: Exclusively for players who have never placed Top 3 in a TCA or chess-results.com event.

📅 Pick Your Session (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM):
- Sunday, 19 April: U7 & U9 Sections (Register by 17 April)
- Sunday, 26 April: U11 & U18 Sections (Register by 24 April)
📍ActiveKids Learning Center, Kennedy Town

🏆 The Perks:
- 7 Rounds: Everyone plays every round—no elimination!
- Rewards: Trophies for Top 3 & Female Champs + Certificates for ALL participants.
- Fee: $300 ($150 for TCA RTM students).

➡️ https://www.activekidshk.com/tournaments

Wishing you and your loved ones a vibrant Lunar New Year filled with health, prosperity, and joy 🐎 🧧

Just as the Horse symbolizes strength and spirit, we hope this year brings your family many exciting new milestones.

It is a privilege to watch your children grow in our programs, and we remain dedicated to providing the innovative, high-quality experiences they deserve. Thank you for letting us be part of their journey.

Wishing you a prosperous year ahead!

CNY plans = Sorted! 🧧✨ Give your child a holiday filled with strategy, creativity, and confidence.

ActiveKids CNY Camps are BACK with 7 action-packed adventures for ages 3-17! From mastering the chessboard to creating our own AI beings, we’re delivering high-energy, expert-led courses that turn curiosity into real-world skills. 🚀

Choose Your Adventure:

- beingAI (NEW!): Create your own interactive AI beings.
- The Chess Academy: Learn from world-class Grandmasters with courses for all levels.
- Science Adventures: Explore physics and new inventions at Gizmo Gadgets and Goop!
- Stormy Chefs: Cook festive treats like Money Bag Dumplings.
- RoboCode: Master robotics and coding.
- Mission Runway: Create a fashion collection for a live runway show.
- ArtCrafters: Design seasonal art for an exciting exhibition.

📅 2 - 27 Feb 2026 📍ActiveKids Learning Center, Kennedy Town

⚠️ Limited spots available! These high-demand camps fill up fast.

🔗 https://www.activekidshk.com/cny-holiday-camps-2026

⚡️ 10+ Chess Games in 1 Morning?♟️

Join us for the TCA Spring Arena Open on Sunday, Feb 8th! It’s a Masnou-style "Blitz" tournament—the faster you play, the more games you get!

* ✅ Play at least 10 games
* ✅ Perfect warm-up for the ISF Open in March
* ✅ Fast-paced, high-energy fun
* ✅ $250 Entry (TCA RTM Students get 50% off!)

📅 Feb 8 (Sun) | 10AM - 1PM
📍ActiveKids Learning Center, Kennedy Town

Space is limited! First-come, first-served 🏃‍♂️💨

➡️ www.activekidshk.com/tournaments

The FIRST TCA FreeStyle Tournament of 2026! 🏆🧠

Forget the opening theory. It’s time for pure strategy. The FreeStyle format strips the game back to raw skill and creative brilliance. Start your year by proving you’re the ultimate strategic master and claim your share of the cash prizes. Open to all ages!

EVENT MUST-KNOWS:
* 🗓 Sunday, 18 Jan (10AM - 4PM)
* 📍 ActiveKids Learning Center, Kennedy Town
* 💰 Top Prize: $1,000 CASH ($500 for 2nd!)
* ♟ 7-Round Swiss (15m + 5s)
* 💲$300 Entry (TCA RTM Students: Half Price!)

Kick off the new year by proving you're a true strategic master!
➡️ https://www.activekidshk.com/tournaments

🏆 Checkmate! TCA 16th Annual - The ISF Academy Chess Open is here! ♟️

This is one of the region’s largest interschool events —where 300+ top students from HK, Macau, and the GBA compete for glory. Whether playing for Individual Titles or School Team Pride, this is the tournament of the year!

* ✅ 4 Age Sections (U6 to Secondary)
* ✅ 7 Rounds of Swiss format fun
* ✅ Individual & Team trophies up for grabs
* ✅ $4,000+ in vouchers & prizes

📅 Sunday, March 8, 2026 (9AM – 6PM)
📍The ISF Academy, Pok Fu Lam

⏳ ACT FAST: Early Bird discount ends Feb 6! Pay only $330 instead of $380.

https://www.activekidshk.com/event-details/tca-16th-annual-the-isf-academy-chess-open-2026

TCA Road-to-Masters: Winter Rapid Tournament Alert!

🚨 Register by 9 January to secure your spot.

Join us for the highly anticipated TCA Road-to-Masters Winter Rapid Tournament (Rated)!

🗓️ Date/Time: Sunday, 11 January 2026 (9:30AM – 6PM)
📍 Venue: ActiveKids Learning Center, Kennedy Town
💰 Prize Pool: $1,500 for 1st Place! (Plus 2nd & 3rd)

Why Join?
* Gain Official Rating Points early in the year.
* Fast-paced Rapid Format (15m + 5s) for skill acceleration.
* Compete for a total prize pool including a $1500 GRAND PRIZE! 🏆

➡️ https://www.activekidshk.com/tournaments