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.
Access to ChessKid Gold Membership
We offer all students a ChessKid gold membership, which gives them access to 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.
Years of Experience in Schools
We've worked with schools for many 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
Prices for our Chess Coaching
For new students, we offer tester 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.
Time of Coaching Session | Taster Session Price | Regular Session Price |
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30 min | £20 | £25 |
45 min | £30 | £35 |
60 min | £40 | £45 |
What Young Students Say About Our Coaching
"An Excellent Mentor!" – Sarah P. Parent
"I can’t recommend Mindful Chess enough! From the very first lesson, it was clear that the coach had a deep passion for chess, but more importantly, he knew exactly how to convey that to my son. The lessons were tailored to his specific needs, focusing on areas where he needed the most improvement. The coach was incredibly patient and explained even the most complex strategies in a way that was easy to understand. In just a few months, my son's confidence has soared, not only in chess but also in his schoolwork and other games he plays. He’s even started teaching his younger brother chess – something I never expected!"
Frequently Asked Questions About Coaching Kids
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What platform is used for the chess lessons?We teach via zoom or Google Meet and use chess.com
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What is the payment process?Payment is made online and our lessons can be paid for individually or booked in blocks
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Can I easily reschedule lessons if something comes up?Yes, we just need 48 hours cancelation notice
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How often should I have lessons?Most students have 1 session a week but we are also happy to schedule sessions every other week or as and when you have availability.
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What chess level do I need to be?We coach total beginners right up to people competing internationally
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Can you prepare me for a chess tournament?Yes, absoloutely!
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I have other questions, how can I contact you?Feel free to write us an email at teaching@mindfulchess.co.uk or call us on 0207 112 8043
*Once we receive your booking we will contact you to arrange a session that meets your availability*
Our Cancellation Policy can be seen here