Alecsandru Otetea
Sports instructor · President of Academia de Șah
President of Academia de Șah. Sports instructor and referee.
Training centre · Sector 1
Piața Domenii Centre
Academia de Șah centre in Sector 1 — Piața Domenii, opened in September 2024. Groups for beginner, intermediate and advanced children.
Presentation
Sector 1 Centre — Piața Domenii
The Academia de Șah centre in Sector 1 is located at Str. Virgil Pleșoianu nr. 112, in the Piața Domenii area. We run groups for beginner, intermediate and advanced children, organised by age.
The training programme is structured by level so that new students can progress at the right pace, while advanced students always face appropriate opponents — with dedicated time slots for each level throughout the week.
Centre team
All coaches →Coaches in Sector 1
Teodora Velea
Woman Candidate Master · PhD in Chess · University assistant UNEFS
Woman Candidate Master. PhD in Chess and university assistant at UNEFS. Coach at Academia de Șah.
Dan Nuta
Candidate Master · Coach
Candidate Master. Coach for beginner, intermediate and advanced groups.
Weekly schedule
When lessons take place
Summer holiday: 22 Jun – 6 Sept
Day
Level
Coach
Monday
17:30 – 18:30
Initiation / Beginners
Teodora Velea
Places available
18:30 – 19:30
Beginners / Intermediate
Teodora Velea
Places available
Tuesday
17:00 – 19:00
Intermediate
Alecsandru Otetea
Places available
19:00 – 20:00
Intermediari / Avansati
Dan Nuta
Places available
Wednesday
17:30 – 18:30
Initiation / Beginners
Teodora Velea
Places available
18:30 – 19:30
Beginners / Intermediate
Teodora Velea
Places available
Thursday
17:00 – 18:00
Initiere / Începători
Dan Nuta
Places available
18:00 – 20:00
Advanced / Performance
Dan Nuta
Places available
Friday
17:30 – 18:30
Initiation / Beginners
Teodora Velea / Alecsandru Otetea
Places available
18:30 – 19:30
Beginners / Intermediate
Teodora Velea / Alecsandru Otetea
Places available
Pricing
Training packages
Trial lesson
0free
- 1 × 60-min session
- Level assessment
- Group recommendation
- No commitment
Visitor (1 hour)
70lei / visit
- 1 hour of training
- No subscription
Visitor (2 hours)
120lei / visit
- 2 hours of training
- No subscription
Essential
220lei / month
- 4 sessions / month
- 60-min lessons
Sports voucher
250lei / package
- 5 hours of training
- 60-min lessons
- Payable with the sports voucher
Active
280lei / month
- 6 sessions / month
- 60-min lessons
Most popular
Constant
330lei / month
- 8 sessions / month
- 60-min lessons
Dedicated
440lei / month
- 12 sessions / month
- 60-min lessons
Best value
Performance
550lei / month
- 16 sessions / month
- 60-min lessons
First lesson free · Payment is monthly (one cycle = 4 weeks) · Packages include Academy event notifications.
Map and contact
How to find us
Piața Domenii Centre
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Address
Str. Virgil Pleșoianu nr. 112, Sector 1, București
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Transport
Tram 41 · Buses 196, 282, 381, 642
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Phone
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Piața Domenii Centre
Where is Piața Domenii Centre located?
At Str. Virgil Pleșoianu nr. 112, Sector 1, București. Public transport: Tram 41 · Buses 196, 282, 381, 642.
How much do chess lessons cost in Sector 1?
The trial lesson is free. Monthly subscriptions start at 220 RON for 4 sessions, and a visitor hour costs 70 RON. All packages are listed in the Prices section above.
From what age can I enrol my child at Piața Domenii Centre?
From age 5. Groups are organised by level, from introduction to advanced, so it does not matter whether your child already knows how to play.
Who coaches at Piața Domenii Centre?
Alecsandru Otetea, Teodora Velea and Dan Nuta. All are experienced in working with children; each profile is in the Coaches section above.
When do the lessons take place?
The schedule by day, time and level is shown above in the Weekly schedule section and is updated at the start of each period (school year / summer holiday).
How do I book a trial lesson?
Fill in the form below or call us at 0733.970.581. We get back to you within 24 hours to set the day and time.
Course enrolment
Piața Domenii Centre · Sector 1 — fill in the form and we will contact you within 24h to schedule your free trial lesson.
1Student
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Who is enrolling?
Select the student's age category.