What Makes Our Chess Coaching Different?
Experienced Coaches with Safety Checks
All our tutors have years of experience teaching children and have passed Enhanced DBS checks. This means that your child is learning in a safe environment from coaches who understand how to teach students from ages 5 up to adulthood.
ChessKid Account Set Up
Our coaches can help set your child up a Chess Kid account which gives them access to practising puzzles, chess challenges, and games outside of sessions. This helps improve their learning and allows students to practice on their own.
Personalized Progress Tracking
Our tutors track each student’s progress and identify gaps in their knowledge. By focusing on areas for improvement, we ensure faster and more targeted learning for every child.
Clear Introduction for Beginners
If your child is new to chess, we start by teaching them the basic concepts and how each piece moves. This solid foundation helps them feel confident before they play full games.
Fast and Focused Lessons
Once students understand the basics, we believe in getting them confident with playing full games as soon as possible. This approach speeds up their learning and builds excitement for the game, keeping them engaged and eager to learn more.
10+ Years of Experience in Schools
We have worked with schools for over 10 years, teaching kids from the age of 5. We know how to create a learning environment that is both educational and fun.
What Your Child Can Learn From Our Coaching Sessions
At Mindful Chess, our coaching is tailored to meet the unique needs of children, helping them grow both as chess players and as confident thinkers. Whether your child is a complete beginner or experienced player looking to improve, our lessons provide a structured, engaging, and fun environment for learning. Here’s what your child can expect:
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Build a strong foundation to their chess openings and common tactical patterns such as forks, pins and discovered attacks.
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Practice thinking ahead to see the different options they have within each game.
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Make logical decisions and develop long-term strategies
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Lessons tailored to their individual level and learning style
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Build focus and develop techniques to remain calm when under pressure
For new students, we offer taster sessions at reduced rates, starting from £20. You have 3 duration options to pick from. If you are satisfied with the result and wish to continue, we will move to our standard charge.
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Our “Repay And Replay” Guarantee
If you’re not completely satisfied after the first lesson, we’ll refund your payment AND give you a second lesson absolutely free of charge.
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Our Chess Coaches for Kids
Chess rating: 2506
Chess rating: 1700
Chess rating: FIDE 1701
Chess rating: FIDE 2104, ECF 2168
Chess rating: 2050
Chess coach
Playing chess since childhood
Chess rating: 1600 Blitz
Chess rating: 2000
Chess rating: FIDE 2050
Playing chess since childhood
Playing chess since childhood
Our Chess Coach Matching Process
You provide us with the day and time that would be most convenient for lessons, and, if you wish, also give us some information about your child's prior chess experience. We then match your child with a Mindful Chess coach.
What Young Students Say About Our Coaching
"Interesting and Fun" – Emily K. Age 12
"I've been taking chess lessons with Hannah for a few months now, and it's been pretty fun. At first, I thought chess would be boring, but Hannah makes everything easy to understand. She doesn't rush me, so I can ask questions when I don't get something. I like that we go over different strategies, and she gives me tips on how to think ahead. Sometimes we play against each other, and even though I don’t win much yet, it helps me see what I need to work on.
I also like that the lessons don’t feel too serious. It’s more like we’re learning, but also having fun. Overall, I’ve been enjoying the lessons, and I feel like I’m improving with each one."