Speaking as a Student who has attended here for over 5 years. If you had any "unsatisfactory" experiences here, here's something's to make sure to be aware of. Note: the things I will say below are from personal experience. If there's anything else that happened, comment under this review. The interview is related to chess. This interview is meant to evaluate skills, see the interest the child has in chess, and also have the coach know the student a bit better personally. It does NOT matter the kid passes the interview or not when it comes to chess skills, this just evaluates character. Any chess skills are a bonus. Coaches there will not outright refuse you without reason. They will give reason, and they will tell you if there is anything that does not sit right with them. They are very honest people, and will not say anything to insult you on purpose. Do not do last minute changes to schedules. Each coach sets a time for a reason. They set time because there are other kids that have classes. The coaches will be understanding if you do have a delay, but please do not be unreasonably late and hope the coach will still wait. Overall this has been a second family to me. I've known these coaches for a good bit of my life, and I highly recommend Wing chess if you have a kid that's looking for a friendly environment to learn and have fun. I would come here. Sincerely, a long time student. read more

0 stars. The man was very rude and unprofessional when we walked in for our appointment for the "interview" process, which basically has nothing to do with chess. read more

Don't bother coming to this place to inquire about their programs. Came by with my kid who was eager to find out about their programs. One of their staff approaches us right at the door and asks very rudely "what do you want?" I mean come on. There's easier ways of turning down business. Just close your doors and put a sign out front instead. The person who I assume is the owner came out. Doesn't introduce himself. We ask about their programs. He says they have an "interview" process. I ask what is involved in the "interview" process. He says the "bar is pretty low". I ask again, "okay assuming my kid passes the interview, what's the program look like, Costs etc?" He responds, "after the interview, we will let you know..." This is something ridiculous. Is this some sort of secret society? Avoid this place. Can't be trusted if they can't even be courteous to a buying client or even provide basic info read more

Wing Chess Academy - Business entrance - Private Tutors Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

When I went their last time it was enjoyable but their was talking during my rated games but they did have this side room which was so much more quieter and if they had higher rated players I should think about going again read more

For the parents who would like to ask for more information about this program, I can tell you that it's like a secret (inclusive) business which they only select the students who they want to offer classes to. It's not open to public and it's selective. They won't pick up calls but only through text message. Below is the information I got when I tried to contact them for more information. Thanks for reaching us for the chess program. Please provide below information first to start our interview process. 1. Kid's First name: 2. Last name: 3. Age: 4. Which elementary school? And school hour: 5. Chess experience: (need more details) 6. Residential city: (my thought - why does this matter?) 7. Do you have a friend whose kid is currently learning chess in our academy, and they can write a recommendation letter for you? Thank you! After I provided above information, I received the following inquiries: Thanks for the information above. Where did they take the group class, and the academy's name? Are they currently still taking any class, either online or in person one? If not, May we know the reason why they quit from that class? // This is not a business open to all applicants. We will interview the selected kids, and parents, for further decision as the seats are very limited (chess level/ability does not really matter) - (my thought - this is literary out of his text!!! Maybe he forgot to delete the word "not"?) There is no trial class, by the way. Once accepted after the interview, we will then provide more detailed information and make further arrangement. Currenly all the time slots for interviews until the end of September have been fully booked. If we can receive recommendation words for you from our internal student, it may help expedite the process. Thank you. After I told him that I don't know anyone in his current class (his students), I received below message from him (basically it's a denial): Thanks again for the information.......However, we are not a business like them and only provide to selected students with the classes in a couple of weekdays' afternoon. Seats are pretty limited so we do need recommendation words from our students. Thank you. read more

Walked in with my son to inquire about chess lessons.The man who walked up to us was extremely rude . He stated they don't give lessons to just "anyone". You have to be selected to get in . I was shocked and disappointed. As we exited he locked the door .Don't have a business if you don't want people to inquire.. Can't believe this a business in Diamond Bar . read more

Wouldn't let us in without a referral. Condescending and rude. Would not explain why, just that we needed a referral.

My boys came here for winter camp. They had a great time. They told me they have learned a lot about chess and also had fun at the same time. I have know Coach Jason for a while. I hope I have a chance to send my kids here to learn more about chess in the near future. read more

Best place in town no cap. I've been in this place four years now and I can tell you from my personal experience, this place is awesome. The lessons are great, the teachers are great, the place is great. They teach from pawn level (the lowest level) to bishop level. You only need to know how to play chess to go in. They're going to be a standard entry test (very easy, just to test you if you know how to play chess) and then you can be in a lesson. Idk wtf the guy that rated one star was talking about, this place is awesome (especially the times when we get to play bughouse). There's a system where if you win a game or do a puzzle right, you get points, and you can trade the points for many stuff (from stickers to chess sets). I'm in bishop level now, and I've learned 99.99% of all my chess skills form here. If you don't want to be in person, you can even go to the online class!!! Like, this place is the best!!! And I'm not just some five year old kid. I'm 12, almost 13. I'm GAVIN.X, and you can challenge me, if you get to bishop level. I'll see you there ;) read more

very good I used to not be able to win a chess tournament that was international now i can very amazing no cap

One of the best Chess Masters in town. Coach Jason is very devoted and patient who is highly respected and loved by my son. Strongly recommend him if your child is interested in chess and wants to take lesson. read more

This is wonderful chess school. My kids are attending the school for a while. One instructor Harlin, his son has represented US to compete the World Cadets Chess Championship last year and this year. The other instructor, US national master Jason, who has former students such as Rianne Ke and Crystal Gu who are competing this year World Cadets Chess Championship in Brazil. They will definitely bring your kids to next level. read more

We live quite far away from Wings Chess Club so my child does lessons with Coach Jason via Skype video call. With the private class, he spends the time to prepare lesson that specifically addresses your child's needs. He also assigns homework and go over the homework to ensure your child fully understands the concept. My child has been improving in chess with Coach Jason's coaching. Highly recommend Coach Jason! read more

My 9 year-old son Eric started taking private lessons from Jason in Oct. 2014. Under Jason's private coaching, Eric won the first place in the Reserve(U1600) section at Pacific Southwest Open in July 2015. Jason has inspired him to become serious about playing chess in tournaments. He is no just a coach, but a mentor too. Highly recommend Coach Jason! read more

We just registered our kids for their Chess Summer Camp. It is awesome that we have such a professional facility in Diamond Bar city, since we have been struggling where we should send our kids to in the long summer holiday, and our kids like chess, and the coaches there, so much! read more