Staten island Chess Academy was founded in 2026 by Ray Mostafavi & Vincent Arcello in preparation for the Winter Olympics Chess Tournament held on February 28th, 2026. In tandem with Ray Mostafavi, they hosted the tournament at the Mostafavi Eye Institute with 19 students. Starting with three students, Vincent quickly grew to become one of the most popular chess tutors on Staten Island, with his current student count reaching over 100.
At Staten Island Chess Academy, we believe chess is a powerful tool for learning. It helps students develop critical thinking, strengthen their focus and concentration, and sharpen their problem-solving skills.
We take pride in the strong community of student chess players that we have built over the years. From our regular tournaments to our chess events held at Mostafavi Eye Institute, we are always looking for ways to bring people together and foster a sense of camaraderie among our students.
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