Kids Chess Lessons in London & Online
Build your child’s confidence, focus, and strategic thinking through a structured 6-level chess curriculum taught in 30+ London schools.
A Clear Path for Progress — From Beginner to Advanced
Our programme follows a 6-level curriculum used across 30+ London schools.
Each level includes 20+ milestones that track both chess ability and cognitive development.
Level 1 — Foundations
Basic moves, simple tactics, confidence building.
Level 2 — Early Strategy
Opening principles, piece activity, basic checkmates.
Level 3 — Tactics & Patterns
Pins, forks, skewers, attacking awareness.
Level 4 — Intermediate Planning
Game plans, positional play, trading decisions.
Level 5 — Advanced Tactics & Endgames
Complex tactics, king safety, essential endgames.
Level 6 — Competitive Play & Analysis
Full-game evaluation, strategy layers, tournament readiness.
Why Chess is One of the Best Skills Your Child Can Learn.
Improves Focus & Concentration
Chess helps children sit longer, think deeper, and stay engaged — essential for academic success.
Boosts Confidence & Emotional Intelligence
Children learn reflection, resilience, and how to deal with both winning and losing.
Builds Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
Every move requires planning ahead, evaluating options, and understanding consequences.
Encourages Creativity & Independent Thinking
Chess allows kids to explore ideas, develop patterns, and grow intellectually.
Private Lessons (1-to-1)
Ideal for children who thrive with personal guidance.
Each session is tailored to your child’s skill level, learning style, and pace.
Benefits:
Individualised teaching
Faster progress
Homework after each session
Flexible scheduling
Trial lesson available
Group Lessons (Online & In-School)
Our small group lessons provide a fun environment where children learn collaboratively, develop social skills, and challenge each other.
Benefits:
Small groups for better attention
Fun, dynamic learning
Ideal for beginners and intermediate levels
More Than Chess — A Behavioural Learning Approach
Our programme is guided by our behavioural advisor, Athina, who ensures that every student grows not only in chess ability but in essential life skills.
We emphasise reflection, positive learning, and emotional resilience.
Understanding strengths & weaknesses
Learning from mistakes
Healthy competition
Building confidence and patience
Improved emotional regulation
FAQ
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Children usually can start learning chess from as young as 5 years old. At this age, they can understand basic rules through play and storytelling.
Older beginners progress just as well - it’s never too late to start! -
Absolutely! We work with children who have never played before.
Our beginner lessons focus on:Understanding the board and piece movements
Learning how to think before moving
Playing fun mini-games to build confidence
No prior experience needed -just curiosity!
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Progress depends on practice and mindset, not talent alone.
Our structured curriculum helps children move through levels at their own pace, and parents receive feedback after classes.
Most students show noticeable improvement within 4-8 weeks, and many compete in friendly events after a few months. -
Lessons are typically 1 hour, which is the ideal length for concentration, learning, and playing.
Younger children (5-6 years old) may have slightly more “play-based” learning within the session to keep them engaged. -
We offer fun optional practice, not stressful homework.
Students receive:Small puzzles
Guided games
Skill challenges
These help reinforce what they learned—but children can do them whenever they like.