Learn Chess
We start with what your child already knows. I’ll suggest a suitable level after the trial lesson.
Beginner For children who are new to chess or still learning the rules.
What we work on
The board and pieces
How to set up and move each piece.
Check and checkmate
Notice when the king is under attack and find a response.
First tactics
Spot threats and opportunities to win a piece.
Playing a game
Choose moves and talk about what happens on the board.
Intermediate For children who can play a game and are ready to explore tactics and plans.
What we work on
Tactics
Recognise patterns and consider possible replies.
Working with the pieces
Find ways for pieces to support each other.
Making plans
Choose what to aim for in a position.
Endgames
Practise decisions when fewer pieces remain.
Advanced For children who already use tactics and plans and want to understand their games more deeply.
What we work on
Openings
Understand the ideas behind the first moves.
Calculation
Compare lines and check the opponent’s replies.
Strategy
Evaluate positions and build longer-term plans.
Endgame technique
Find the winning plan — or the move that keeps you in the game.
A lesson in four moves
Puzzles, questions, and games help us explore new ideas and put them into practice.
Get curious
Start with a puzzle or a position to explore.
Explore an idea
Understand something new through examples and questions.
Put it into play
Try the idea in a game or a practical position.
Look back
Talk about the moves and what to try next.
Learning that fits your child
Individual or group
Individual lessons last 45 minutes. Group lessons last 60 minutes, with up to four children.
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A regular rhythm
Weekly lessons follow the calendar agreed with your family.
The right challenge
I adapt the examples and challenges to your child’s level and progress.
Progress you can notice
We revisit positions and talk through decisions, so you can see what your child is learning to do independently.
Not sure which level fits?
We'll find a starting point together in the trial lesson.