SportsCore activityOnline and in person

Chess

The game of strategy: openings, tactics, calculation and endgames, played over the board or online.

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Ages8–14 in school · 10–18 in academy groupsAdults on request

FormatsSchool programmes · Academy groups · Online private · Online groupPrivate sessions on request

AvailabilityCore activity in every school programmeTaught live online today

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Who it's for

Children in school programmes and academy groups, from first steps to confident performers.

School BasicAges 8–14 · Inside the school timetable or after school, in school groups

Academy AdvancedAges 10–18 · Academy groups for players who want to progress further

AdultsClasses and private sessions on request

What they learn

How Chess is taught: physical skills, drills, teamwork, match development.

Openings

Tactics and calculation

Strategy and endgames

Rated games and review

What children gain

Physical fitness

Runs, jumps and moves with control, and builds healthy habits.

Focus

Stays with a full game, from the first move to the last.

Teamwork

Plays a role in a team and supports team-mates.

Training formats

School programmesIn the timetable or after school, in school batches.

Academy groupsGroup training for learners who want to progress further.

Online privateOne student, live in the 4CHAMPZ classroom.

Online groupSmall groups of 4 to 6 students, live online.

Private trainingOne-to-one coaching on request.

Learning journey

Create your account

A student account with email verification.

Book your assessment

A timed assessment in the portal for experienced players. Complete beginners book a coach demo instead.

Agree your programme

Prices are shared after the assessment. An admin assigns an eligible coach after payment.

Learn online

Live classes in the 4CHAMPZ classroom, with puzzles, games review and a published progress report.

Chess levels (CVI)

FoundationBeginnerDevelopingIntermediateAdvanced IntermediateCompetitiveAdvancedAdvanced (2000+ FIDE reference)

Levels in our programme

Pieces and safetyNotation and first matesTacticsEndgames and the clockCompetition and review

Assessment

A timed assessment or a coach demo comes first. Progress is reported across 8 areas.

Chess skills (8)Mindset (15)Character (10)Learning habits (5)Playing style (10)Ratings by sourceCoach-agreed study blockFamily summary

OpeningTactical awarenessCalculationPositional understandingStrategic planningMiddlegameEndgameTime management

Coaches

Every Chess coach is recruited, verified and trained by 4CHAMPZ, and monitored session by session.

Recruit & verifyQualified, experienced coaches. ID, background and reference checks before any session.

TrainTrained on the 4CHAMPZ curriculum, child safeguarding and school conduct rules.

GuideLesson plans, drills and assessment criteria for every session, in the coach app.

MonitorSession logs, attendance and lead-coach observation, with regular performance reviews.

About our coaches

Questions

Who is Chess for?

Children in school programmes (School Basic, ages 8 to 14) and academy groups (Academy Advanced, ages 10 to 18). Adult classes are arranged on request.

How is progress measured?

Players are assessed on 8 chess skills and receive a published progress report with a family summary.

Where does it run?

Online in the 4CHAMPZ live classroom, and in person where offered.

Start Chess.

Opens a short enquiry form. A programme advisor replies personally.