PALS Chess Academy is a Denver-based educational business that offers quality chess education through scholastic programs, e-learning opportunities (private/group lessons), chess camps, and scholastic tournaments. Founded by Lior Lapid, former two-time National Champion (K-9, K-12), the current Colorado State Champion (2015, 2016), and three-time New Mexico State Champion, PALS is passionate about bringing chess to schools, seniors and the community.