Mindful Chess

05/08/2026

FREE Saturday Morning Chess Clubs for Kids This August! ♟️

Looking for a positive and screen-time-friendly morning activity for your child this August?

Join us every Saturday from 9:00am to 10:00am for FREE live online chess lessons led by a Mindful Chess coach. 💻♟️

Designed primarily for children, the sessions are interactive, encouraging, and suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced players.

📅 Dates: Saturday 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th August
⏰ Time: 9:00am–10:00am
💻 Format: Online via Google Meet
🎟️ Cost: 100% Free

Help your child discover a love for chess, develop problem-solving skills, and enjoy a fun, structured activity in a safe online environment. 🌟

Find out more and access the weekly links here:
👉 https://www.mindfulchess.org/chess-for-all

Know someone whose child would love this? Please tag them in the comments below! 👇

29/04/2026

Chess is consistently ranked as the top board game for developing critical thinking in children, and the research supports that reputation.

The game trains a broad set of thinking skills in one sitting: multi-step planning, pattern recognition, spatial mapping and consequence anticipation.

Every move requires a child to consider not just what they want to do, but what their opponent is likely to do in response.

So if your children like to play chess, now is the best time to develop their skills!

Learn more in the article below about how chess helps children or send us a message to learn more about our tutoring options!

Thank you to Counting To Ten - Days Out In Essex for sharing this information.

https://www.countingtoten.co.uk/2026/04/board-games-critical-thinking-children-research.html

03/02/2026

Most people see as a quiet board game for serious thinkers.

But the hidden gem of this ancient game lies not only in making players smarter, but also in building connections with others.

Studying and improving at chess is usually thought of as a quiet, solitary activity, yet for many children and adults, it becomes a powerful way to connect and build lasting friendships.

Explore all the hidden benefits of chess here: https://mytunbridgewells.com/chess-connects-kids-and-builds-friendships/

And thank you to My Tunbridge Wells for recommending our personalised online chess solutions!

23/01/2026

We’re . If you are interested in joining our team of Chess Teachers for after school chess clubs in the London area, apply here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTJp_sYqRtDaYJQcuTG-oPugyoUh2UZUQo3qsXgm7AI7VDsA/viewform

15/01/2026

Great news! Following the success of our free chess webinars in December, we are now offering taster sessions for kids for just £1 this month!

If your children like playing chess and would love to learn more and get better, this is the perfect opportunity to give personalised tutoring a go!

Register your interest here: https://www.mindfulchess.org/1-1-chess-coaching-lessons-for-children

30/12/2025

As we all plan our resolutions for 2026, this is the best time to consider picking up a new hobby! And if you're thinking about a mindful activity for yourself or your child, chess is the best solution ♟️

Chess is not only a fun game, but it can also be an exceptional tool to sharpen attention, problem-solving skills and focus, for all areas of your life.

Read more about the benefits of below:

https://lellalee.com/how-to-boost-your-childs-patience-and-focus-through-chess/

Special thanks to Lellalee for recommending our online chess solutions!

Helping your child build patience and focus is a long process, and chess simply gives you a reliable way to make that process easier.

10/12/2025

Join us this Saturday at 9:00 am for a free 1-hour coaching session, where our expert chess tutors share tips to help you or your children get better at chess!

Sign up here:
https://www.mindfulchess.org/chess-for-all

01/12/2025

We are running a series of free online chess lessons every Saturday this December! ♟ Although primarily aimed at 6 to 16 year olds, anyone is welcome to join.

We've launched this initiative to support parents and families who may not be in a position to pay for coaching.

So whether you're completely new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills, you can sign up!

Sessions will be conducted over Google Meet on Saturday mornings, from 9 to 10 am.

To sign up, fill in the contact form here: https://www.mindfulchess.org/chess-for-all

“We see chess as a tool to help build children’s confidence, focus, and emotional resilience, while encouraging creative thinking and personal development. Especially over the holidays, we want to try and give children a positive space to learn, connect, and grow.” - Jake Fishman, Founder of Mindful Chess

About us

Mindful Chess is a London-based not-for-profit, dedicated to giving children and adults greater access to chess since 2015. We teach over 250 students each week across 14 schools, as well as through online lessons for children and adults.

For more information, please visit https://www.mindfulchess.org/chess-for-all

05/11/2025

Chess is more than just a game. It's an amazing educational tool for children that can significantly improve their attention, memory and mental skills.

Discover all the benefits in the article below and get in touch with us if you are interested in personalised chess for your kids!

https://superbusymum.net/how-chess-improves-childrens-cognition/

A UK Family Lifestyle blogger from Northern Ireland. Documenting life as a larger family, our family travel adventures, sharing free educational printables and parenting ups & downs!

24/10/2025

Do you enjoy playing chess?

We are a team of passionate individuals who run after-school chess clubs for children aged 5 to 13. We are looking for some additional people who love chess to join our team. The clubs take place at schools' premises across London. Each person gets to teach sessions closest to where they live.

Key Info

Sessions run on a weekly basis during school term time.
Sessions take place either at lunchtime (starting between 12 and 12:30 pm) or after school (starting between 3 and 3:30 pm). Private lessons either take place after school or on weekends.
We have shared teaching resources, and you can also structure your own lessons if you wish.
We offer training where you get to come and shadow other teachers.
Sessions pay £35-£40 per session.

Requirements

You must be able to commit to teaching at least one 1-hour session weekly (during term time).
You need to be reliable to ensure you turn up on time.

No teaching qualification is required, and we can apply for a DBS check if you don't have one.

Interested in joining our team? Fill in our new teacher form here: www.mindfulchess.co.uk/teach

We look forward to hearing from you! For more details about us, visit the Mindful Chess website: www.mindfulchess.co.uk