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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Teaching chess allows me to encourage critical thinking and a love of learning in a fun environment. -
A ‘never resign’ attitude keeps you in the game longer, and sometimes you can turn the situation around without losing. -
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.” -
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 -
Chess teaches problem-solving in ways you don’t usually find in a standard mathematics classroom, and it also builds character—etiquette and resilience, especially after a loss. -
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. -
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. -
My goal is to help every child leave each lesson feeling more confident than when they arrived. -
A poor move does not have to define the whole game; students can reassess the position, adapt their plan, and keep trying. -
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. -
Chess became the language we shared. -
Children learn that both wins and losses provide useful lessons, and that mistakes are an important part of improvement. -
Chess gives children something increasingly valuable: the opportunity to slow down and think deeply.