Chess Coaching Sessions For Adults
Professional chess coaching for adults who want to think strategically, win consistently, and build mental resilience
Trusted by Adults Worldwide
Since 2016, we’ve been helping adults unlock their chess potential and develop strategic thinking skills that transform how they approach challenges both on and off the board.
500+ Weekly Students
2000+ Elo Rated Coaches
9+ Years Experience
What Makes Our Adult Chess Coaching Different?
Coaching Tailored to Adult Learning Styles
We don’t offer one-size-fits-all approach. We recognise that you bring life experience, analytical thinking, and specific goals to the board. Whether you’re a complete beginner or preparing for tournament play, we adapt our teaching methods to match how you learn best.
Flexible Scheduling Around Your Life
Busy with work or family? Our online chess coaching sessions fit your schedule. Book lessons when it suits you – morning, lunchtime, or evening. We make it easy to learn without adding pressure to your routine.
Coaches Who Can Actually Teach
Having a high chess rating doesn’t make someone a good teacher. Our coaches combine strong chess skills (2000+ ratings) with teaching ability. They explain the thinking behind moves, not just what moves to play.
Interactive Sessions That Keep You Focused
No boring lectures here. Our chess coaching sessions mix live game analysis, puzzles, and practice games. You’ll stay engaged while building skills that help both on and off the chessboard.
What You'll Learn in Our Chess Coaching Sessions
We’ll help you build a solid foundation with opening theory, controlling the centre, piece coordination, and basic strategic planning. You’ll learn how to develop your pieces effectively, when to castle for safety, and how to control key squares. We also cover basic tactical patterns like pins, forks, and skewers that appear in every game. Whether you’re new to chess or need to strengthen your fundamentals, we make sure you understand the essentials that every strong player uses.
Learn to spot winning combinations, threats, and defensive moves more quickly. We use tactical exercises to improve your pattern recognition and calculation abilities, so you can see opportunities your opponents miss. You’ll practice common tactical motifs like discovered attacks, deflection, and removal of the guard. We’ll also teach you how to calculate variations accurately and avoid tactical blunders that cost games.
We’ll analyse how you currently start your games and help you find better approaches. You’ll develop a personal opening repertoire that suits your style and gives you confidence from move one. Rather than memorising endless variations, we focus on understanding opening principles: rapid development, king safety, and centre control. You’ll learn 2-3 solid openings as White and reliable defences as Black, with clear plans for the middlegame.
Understand pawn structure, weak squares, and piece activity. We’ll teach you how to make plans in the middlegame and execute them effectively, rather than just moving pieces around. You’ll learn to identify weak pawns and squares in your opponent’s position, improve your worst-placed pieces, and create long-term advantages. We cover typical pawn breaks, piece exchanges, and how to transition from opening to middlegame smoothly.
From basic king and pawn endings to more complex rook and minor piece endgames, we’ll teach you the techniques you need to finish games confidently. No more drawn positions when you should be winning.
Study both your own games and those of strong players to deepen your understanding. You’ll learn how to evaluate positions, spot mistakes, and develop long-term plans like experienced players do. We’ll show you how to analyse your games using computer assistance without becoming dependent on it. You’ll study classic games to understand strategic themes and learn how grandmasters think about positions.
Cost of Our Coaching Sessions
| Feature | 30 Min Taster | 45 Min Taster | 1 Hour Intro Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💷Cost | 20£ | 30£ | 40£ |
| 🌟What's covered? | Brief intro + 1 mini activity or game | Short intro + key concepts + guided play | Full intro + skill assessment + real training |
| 🎯Coach interaction | Meet the coach + light chat | Some live teaching + Q&A | Full interaction + personal guidance |
| 🧠Skill assessment | Light, general impression | Basic idea of level | Clear understanding of current level |
| 📝Feedback & next steps | Quick tip + session summary | Summary + what to focus on | Detailed notes + personalised next steps |
Meet Our Coaches
Iulia Poama-Covaci
Chess rating: 1700
Chris Weymouth
Chess rating in blitz 1600
Joel Newman
FIDE, chess rating: 2050
Andrew Buzzeo
Chess rating: 2103
Andrew Buzzeo
Chess rating: 2050
Alisdair McLeod
Chess rating: 1801 FIDE
What Our Students Say About The Coaching Sessions
Our No-Risk Promise to You
We’re confident you’ll love our chess coaching, but if you’re not completely satisfied, we’ve got you covered.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not happy with your first chess coaching session, we’ll give you a full refund – no questions asked. We believe our teaching approach works, and we want you to feel completely comfortable trying it out.
Double Your Value Promise
Not only will we refund your payment if you’re not satisfied, but we’ll also give you a second lesson absolutely free with another one of our coaches.
FAQ
How long does it take to see improvement in my chess?
Most adults notice improvements within 4-6 weeks of regular lessons. You’ll typically see tactical awareness improve first, followed by better opening play and strategic understanding. The speed depends on how often you play and practise between sessions.
What chess rating do I need to start lessons?
No rating required! We teach complete beginners who don’t know how the pieces move, as well as experienced players rated over 1800. Our coaches adapt their teaching style to match your current level.
Can I switch coaches if needed?
Absolutely. If you feel a different coaching style might work better for you, just let us know and we’ll match you with another coach from our team at no extra cost.
What happens if I need to cancel a lesson?
You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your session without any charge. We understand life gets busy and we’ll work around your schedule.
Is there homework or practice required between lessons?
We’ll suggest practice exercises and games to play between sessions, but there’s no pressure. However, students who practise regularly tend to improve much faster than those who only play during lessons.
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