Training centre · Sector 5 & 6

Cotroceni Centre

At Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion nr. 25, in the Razoare/Cotroceni area, at the junction of Sectors 5 and 6. Opened in May 2025, with groups for beginner, intermediate, advanced and performance children.

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📍 Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion nr. 25, Sector 5, București📞 0733.970.581✉️ office@academiadesah.ro
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Cotroceni Centre — at the junction of Sectors 5 & 6

The Academia de Șah Cotroceni centre is located at Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion nr. 25, in the Razoare/Cotroceni area, at the junction of Sectors 5 and 6 of Bucharest. We run groups for beginner, intermediate, advanced and performance children, organised by age and level.

Advanced and performance students benefit from dedicated sessions with competition training, ensuring every student progresses at the right pace and level.

Centre team

Coaches in Sector 5 & 6

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Dan Nuta

Candidate Master · Coach

Candidate Master. Coach for beginner, intermediate and advanced groups.

Cristian Ionesi

FIDE Master · Sports instructor

FIDE Master. Sports instructor at Academia de Șah.

Catalin Carmaciu

International Master · Coach

International Master. Coach at Academia de Șah.

Weekly schedule

When lessons take place

Summer holiday: 22 Jun – 6 Sept

Day
Level
Coach

Main room (ground floor)

Monday
16:30 – 17:30
Initiation / Beginners
Dan Nuta
Places available
17:30 – 18:30
Beginners / Intermediate
Dan Nuta
Places available
18:30 – 19:30
Intermediate / Advanced
Dan Nuta
Places available
Tuesday
17:00 – 18:00
Initiation / Beginners
Cristi Ionesi
Places available
18:00 – 19:00
Beginners / Intermediate
Cristi Ionesi
Places available
Wednesday
16:30 – 17:30
Initiation / Beginners
Dan Nuta
Places available
17:30 – 18:30
Beginners / Intermediate
Dan Nuta
Places available
18:30 – 19:30
Intermediate / Advanced
Dan Nuta
Places available
Thursday
17:00 – 18:00
Initiation / Beginners
Cristi Ionesi
Places available
18:00 – 19:00
Beginners / Intermediate
Cristi Ionesi
Places available
Friday
16:30 – 17:30
Initiation / Beginners
Dan Nuta
Places available
17:30 – 18:30
Beginners / Intermediate
Dan Nuta
Places available
18:30 – 19:30
Intermediate / Advanced
Dan Nuta
Places available
Saturday
10:00 – 11:00
Initiation / Beginners
Dan Nuta
Places available
11:00 – 12:00
Beginners / Intermediate
Dan Nuta
Places available
12:00 – 13:00
Intermediate / Advanced
Dan Nuta
Places available

Small room (upper floor)

Thursday
18:00 – 20:00
Performance
Cătălin Cârmaciu
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

Cotroceni Centre

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Address
Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion nr. 25, Sector 5, București
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Transport
Metro: Academia Militară or Orizont · Trams 1, 10, 25 · Buses 122, 168, 196, 226, 368 · Trolleybuses 63, 69
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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Cotroceni Centre

Where is Cotroceni Centre located?

At Str. Sergent Nuțu Ion nr. 25, Sector 5, București. Public transport: Metro: Academia Militară or Orizont · Trams 1, 10, 25 · Buses 122, 168, 196, 226, 368 · Trolleybuses 63, 69.

How much do chess lessons cost in Sector 5 & 6?

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 Cotroceni 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 Cotroceni Centre?

Dan Nuta, Cristian Ionesi and Catalin Carmaciu. 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.