# CHESS POWER - **Phone:** 0800 424 377 - **Email:** support@example.com - [Chess events] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/page/218535): Chess events for kids both onsite and online - compete in chess, learn to play well and win great prizes - [Coaching Courses] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/category/63576): APCC Accredited Coaching Courses - [School Chess Programs] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/category/school-chess-programs): Chess classes held within schools - [Holiday Programs] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/category/holiday-programs): Develop problem solving and learn great new skills with our interactive school holiday programs - [Catering] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/category/171775): Our catering product range for paid catered events - [Products] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/category/174009): A wide range of products including clocks, sets, books and cool stuff are available through our sister site, Chess City. Your one-stop shop for chess gear. - [Tournaments] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/category/sarapu-cups): Sarapu Cup events across New Zealand open to all kids - [Hasanka Madushan] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2251518): My goal is not simply to show students which moves to play. I want to help them understand why a move works, how to evaluate a position, and how to think independently over the board. - [Oliver Woolton] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2251453): Eventually, you want them to reach the point where they no longer need you to give them the answer because they have developed the skills to work it out for themselves. - [Sadhana Natali-Khan] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2224770): One of my proudest achievements is playing competitively with my nephew, who started learning chess at five years old and has since become a national chess talent in the UK at age 13. - [Michael Corrigan] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2251328): For me, coaching is not just about teaching the ‘right move’ — it is about helping students enjoy the process of thinking for themselves - [Chess is coming to the Zespri AIMS Games in 2027!] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2251218): Chess is coming to the Zespri AIMS Games in 2027, with three days of team, individual and blitz competition for intermediate-aged students from across New Zealand. - [Megan Dennis] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2251039): Chess shows children that where you start matters less than the decisions you make, what you learn, and how you respond when things don't go your way. - [Jasper Podmore] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2250565): Chess gives children something increasingly valuable: the opportunity to slow down and think deeply. - [Vanshika Sunger] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2250089): Children learn that both wins and losses provide useful lessons, and that mistakes are an important part of improvement. - [Maneth Ramanayaka] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2250082): Chess became the language we shared. - [Avishai Kumar] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2249952): Students learn that mistakes are a natural part of improvement and that setbacks can be overcome by analysing what happened and trying a better approach next time. - [Rene Tablizo] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2249835): My goal is to help every child leave each lesson feeling more confident than when they arrived. - [Jhan Magisa] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2249837): A poor move does not have to define the whole game; students can reassess the position, adapt their plan, and keep trying. - [Ian Mans] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2249756): Chess teaches adaptability by encouraging children to consider different perspectives, respond to unexpected challenges and find new solutions when their original plan no longer works. - [Marielle Ibarra] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2249743): A great chess coach doesn't just teach children how to win games — they teach them how to think, how to learn from mistakes, and how to believe in their ability to solve difficult problems. - [Aadil Misba] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2240697): I enjoy helping kids discover the joy of chess, building their confidence, and showing them how the skills they learn, like focus, patience, and planning ahead apply both on and off the board. - [New Zealand Chess Clubs] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/347664): A List of Chess Clubs and groups around New Zealand - [Elijah Heslop-Brown] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2248243): I pay close attention to the energy and engagement of the students… and I’ll change the pace, make the lesson more interactive, or come back to the idea another time - [Structuring your teams] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2247632): How to structure your team for the best results. - [Cullen Milne] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2247654): Chess is rarely repetitive. Every game becomes different after only a few moves. This makes it challenging, with always more to learn and remember. You can never be perfect at chess.” - [Himanshu Mandawaria] (https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2247517): A ‘never resign’ attitude keeps you in the game longer, and sometimes you can turn the situation around without losing.