Puerto Rico Chess Academy

Puerto Rico Chess Academy is a nonprofit chess organizer based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, United States. The academy promotes chess as an educational tool for children, youth, and adults. Moreover, it supports structured over-the-board chess and builds a clear pathway into competitive play.

In addition, the academy runs FIDE-rated tournament events in classical chess and organizes major local festivals in Bayamón. It leads the José Celso Barbosa International Chess Tournament as a flagship open chess tournament with multiple groups. Furthermore, it also delivers rapid chess and blitz chess activities that help players gain practical tournament skills.

At the same time, Puerto Rico Chess Academy invests in school-linked programs and steady junior chess program development. Therefore, players can combine consistent chess training with real competition and measured progress. As a result, the academy has become a recognizable tournament partner across the Puerto Rico chess community.