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 enjoy working with kids because they bring energy, creativity, and excitement to learning. Seeing kids grow their confidence and skills over time is incredibly rewarding. -
Chess has shaped my personal and intellectual growth. It has challenged me, offered deep strategic insights, and allowed me to build meaningful global connections. It continues to be a central part of my life. -
I’m patient and supportive, and I like making hard ideas easy to understand. I enjoy working with each student in their own way and try to make learning fun. -
Chess constantly teaches me to think ahead, adapt strategies, and stay calm under pressure—skills I value both on and off the board. -
As a student myself, I can relate to the benefits of good teaching and the challenges of poor teaching, and apply what I believe are the best methods to make learning chess fun, enjoyable, and effective. -
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. -
I believe children should learn why a move is good and why a move is bad, rather than just memorising openings. -
Every move matters—much like in life. -
Chess mirrors real life: anticipate what’s next, learn from mistakes, and keep going. -
I believe in encouraging students to think for themselves and enjoy the process rather than just getting the final answers. -
Chess teaches children to think ahead and see the bigger picture, an invaluable skill in today’s world. It also helps bring kids together through a shared interest, encouraging even the more introverted players to connect and grow. -
Chess isn’t just a game; it’s a way of thinking. -
Chess feels like a different world—one where I can focus on what matters, think deeply about improvement, and feel genuine satisfaction. -
Chess prepares a child to figure out what to do when they don’t know what to do. -
I focus not just on moves, but on understanding strategy, tactics, and how to analyse situations from multiple perspectives — much like we approach challenges in life. -
Every win validates your own capabilities and every loss shows your potential to grow. -
Good teaching often comes from someone who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo, because it is through getting to the underlying problems that we can help others be their best possible self. -
Chess builds patience, critical thinking, and concentration — which are increasingly valuable in a world of instant answers (internet/AI). -
Chess teaches kids to solve problems through skill rather than luck. -
I focus on creating a positive environment where students feel confident to learn, make mistakes, and keep progressing. -
Teaching children chess helps develop problem-solving skills not only in the game, but also outside of it.