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Chess for the mind. Community for the soul.

Four centres in Bucharest plus online lessons. FIDE-titled coaches, level-based groups, first lesson free for any curious child.

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What's happening at the academy

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15 aprilie 2026

Our Athletes’ Performances 2023–2026

An overview of the results achieved by Academia de Șah students at national, European and world championships between 2023 and 2026 — European vice-champions, national titles, World medals and a first International Master norm.

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20 martie 2026

The Florin Gheorghiu International Chess Festival

The annual chess festival organised by the Academia de Șah under the patronage of Romania’s first Grandmaster. Eight editions, hundreds of players of all ages, FIDE-rated.

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10 februarie 2026

The Bucharest Chess Festival

An annual tradition at the start of each year: two days of classical and rapid chess at ICHB Colentina, with nine consecutive editions already behind us.

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Why Academia de Șah

More than a course — a community that grows together

Dedicated coaches

Coaches with extensive experience developing young talent — many with FIDE and international titles.

Level-based groups

Groups tailored to each child's level — every student is placed where they can progress at their own pace.

Progressive curriculum

Clear steps from learning how pieces move all the way to openings and endgames.

Monthly tournaments

Internal tournaments and access to the Oxygen circuit. Rating is built through real play.

A.C.S. Oxygen

Academia de Șah is the A.C.S. Oxygen project

A chess club founded in 2014, affiliated with the Romanian Chess Federation. Our athletes compete under the A.C.S. Oxygen name and have the most medallists at the National Junior Championships — both individual and team.

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The first lesson is free.

Come meet the coach, see the hall, and try a trial lesson. No commitment.