Mindful Chess

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!

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

Mindful Chess - New Teacher Form

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

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!

How to Boost Your Child's Patience and Focus Through Chess - Lellalee Helping your child build patience and focus is a long process, and chess simply gives you a reliable way to make that process easier.

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

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

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/

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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

Mindful Chess - New Teacher Form

A lovely testimonial from one of our students' parent. Thank you for your kind words, Allison!

We're glad to hear your son really enjoyed his chess lessons with Chris.

If you're also interested in personalised chess coaching for your children or for yourself, our team is here to help: https://www.mindfulchess.org/

A new academic year brings a fresh start. So, let us reintroduce ourselves!

When Mindful Chess was founded in 2015, our goal was clear: to improve access to chess coaching for children across Greater London.

But what started as teaching a single group of 12 students has quickly expanded to more chess clubs, local schools and even 1-to-1 online coaching.

And now, 10 years later, we coach over 500 students every week, across 3 continents, with ages ranging from 5, all the way to 94 years old!

Over the last decade, our mission has always stayed the same. We strive to make chess fun through personalised lessons, empowering learners of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to improve and enjoy the game. ♟️

Want to find out more details? Discover more about our tailored approach here: https://www.mindfulchess.org/about-us

Great to see another happy student!

Google review of Mindful Chess by RACHAEL FAULKNER ★★★★★ "My 10 year old son had a taster session which he really enjoyed. Ollie, the teacher, was both interesting and supportive and took him through a series of chess discussions in an informative way. The whole experience was inspiring and challenging in a positive way. We will be booking...

Another happy student!

If you would like to book a session with Ollie he has just opened up new spaces.

Taster lessons for children can be booked here - https://www.mindfulchess.org/chess-lessons-for-kids

& adults here - https://www.mindfulchess.org/for-adults

Google review of Mindful Chess by square 1987 ★★★★★ "I had an excellent taster session with coach Ollie today. From just 1 session there are things I didn't realise or overlooked that we covered, and now I know about them. I got to ask questions and that helps a lot - discussion was key to understanding things. We went through a chess...