We have a number of great Accredited Professional Chess Coaches. Our Chess Coaches have been trained specifically to bring the best out of children with encouraging, supportive feedback in a fun and friendly environment.
We have coaches available throughout the Auckland area and we do make regular trips to the rest of the country several times each year running Chess Power Interschool Tournaments as well as group coaching programmes and Chess Open Days.
You can read more about how a coach can help you but referring to information on our Private Coaching for individuals or our Coaching Programme for groups.
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I fell in love with Chess when I was 19. Ever since then I have been hooked. Someone once told me that if you have knowledge, it is your civic duty to share that knowledge with our children to serve the next generation. So that's what I do! -
Chess is a game of endless possibilities that does not need a language. If you come to a new city or country a Chess Club will always be a welcoming place, even if you know nobody there. -
Coaching helps me understand and organise what I know in a clear way as I explain important concepts in chess to children. It gives me a way to share my enjoyment and understanding of chess. -
I think Chess helps kids to achieve a longer concentration span, and this counteracts the effect of technology (which reduces attention spans). The ability to concentrate and think clearly is important in educational achievement in any discipline. -
I really like how kids enjoy themselves when they beat me in chess games. I use this opportunity to teach them to understand the game of life using the game of chess. -
I’ve had success in many regional and National Chess Power tournaments. I was the school chess champion at Mt Roskill Grammar. -
Based in the Phillipines, International Master Paulo Bersamina is one of our most powerful chess coaches. -
Chess helps kids develop critical thinking skills and improve their ability to make decisions. It also helps them develop problem-solving abilities. -
My key strengths include my ability to create a fun, engaging environment for kids to develop their skills, patience, and understanding to help the students feel supported. I believe my strengths create a positive atmosphere where they feel supported and excited to learn. -
I believe that forming a connection with the students is an important part of being a good coach. With my previous experience in holiday programs, I pride myself in being able to form bonds with the students and making everyone feel involved. This is a key trait that I believe makes me a good coach. -
Organized with a positive attitude towards my students and knowing how to connect with them, I have certificates of National Instructor in chess and Arena International Master. -
Not all students are at the same level. A coach should be able to recognize this and also incorporate an element of fun especially at the beginner level. -
Chess is the great equalizer. Your age, background, and experiences don’t matter on the board, all that’s important is your strength and determination. -
Chess is a beautiful game that combines strategy, logic, and creativity. I love how it challenges me to think ahead, analyze different possibilities, and make the best move based on the current situation. -
I have lots of patience and am a very friendly person, I am really good at connecting with people on a personal level and will go out of my way to make sure someone is comfortable. -
I can prepare great, and engaging materials while providing a simple learning structure so that students can have an easy time understanding. -
Chess is my favourite hobby when I feel bored, happy or excited. It helps me to release stress that i have build up from studying to use it to make strategies and tactics to defeat my opponent. -
I enjoy working with kids because I love seeing them grow in confidence and knowledge. The older people in my life have taught me so much, and I want to give back by helping the next generation develop their own skills and potential. -
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. -
I believe what makes me a good chess coach is my ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and simple manner. My strong background in chess allows me to create a fun, engaging, and structured coaching environment that keeps students motivated while helping them improve. -
Having played several sports, I have been coached by many different individuals, and I believe that incorporating their teaching styles into my own allows me to develop my students into better players and well-rounded individuals.