: The academy supports over 300 local students (children and adults) through in-person and online classes, plus an additional 1,400 students via partner school programs.

The core of La Casa del Ajedrez’s reputation lies in its publishing arm. For decades, it has served as the primary bridge connecting the global chess literature canon to Spanish-speaking audiences.

Generally helpful, polite, and knowledgeable about chess products. Returns accepted within 14 days (unused, original packaging). Refunds process in 5–10 days.

| Item | Approx. Price (EUR) | Value Opinion | |------|---------------------|----------------| | Basic plastic tournament set + board | €25–40 | Good – durable, tournament legal | | Mid-range wooden set (e.g., Rechapados Ferrer) | €90–150 | Excellent – handcrafted, beautiful finish | | Luxury wooden set (e.g., Padauk wood, weighted) | €200–500+ | Very good – competes with House of Staunton at lower cost | | DGT North American clock | €55–70 | Fair – same as other retailers | | DGT Pegasus (electronic board) | €160–190 | Competitive – often cheaper than Amazon | | Chess book (Spanish edition) | €15–25 | Reasonable |

(translated as "The House of Chess") is a Spain-based company with physical stores in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as a robust international online store. Founded in 1980, it has built a reputation as one of Europe’s leading chess equipment retailers.

: Monday–Friday (09:30–14:00 & 17:00–20:30) and Saturday (10:00–14:00).

Before the digital era democratized information, accessing high-level chess theory in Spanish was difficult. La Casa del Ajedrez filled this void by translating and publishing the works of the world's greatest players and theoreticians. From the classical brilliance of Alexander Alekhine and José Raúl Capablanca to the modern dynamism of Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen, the publisher has ensured that Spanish speakers have access to the same resources as their English and Russian counterparts.

As a publisher, La Casa del Ajedrez has released iconic works that are staples in the Spanish-speaking chess community. Key publications include: La Casa Del Ajedrez