# American Chess Academy, Armenian Cultural Center

> Chess club · Encino. Friday evening chess club for beginners and intermediate players aged 6-14, new for the 2026-27 school year.
- Ages: 6–14
- Price: $130/month
- Address: 5001 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316
- Website: https://www.achessacademy.org
- Phone: (818) 640-5974
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/encino/american-chess-academy-encino
- American Chess Academy’s other locations: [Glendale club](https://summerground.com/glendale/american-chess-academy-glendale.md)

## Encino Chess Club

Ages 6–14 · $130–$150/month

Runs September to May at the Armenian Cultural Center, taught by Coach Kai.

- Fridays, 5–6pm
- Fridays, 6–7pm

- $130 for a 4-week month, $150 for a 5-week month.

## About American Chess Academy

Nonprofit chess school founded in Glendale in 2008 by Armen Ambartsoumian, a former head coach of Armenia's national team. It runs weekly club classes, after-school chess at schools and kids' tournaments.

Details from https://www.achessacademy.org/locations, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.