01Beginners · Young learners
♞FC
Foundation Coach
“I help every child feel that the chessboard is a place where they belong.”
Profile coming soon Our coachesGreat players need
Great players need
great guides.
More than instructors
Our coaches combine chess knowledge with patience, encouragement, and a genuine understanding of how young people learn.
Our coaching philosophyTeach the position.
Teach the position.
Understand the person.
Every player arrives with a different personality, pace, and ambition. KCI coaches meet students where they are, then help them take the next meaningful step.
“Good coaching does not simply give the answer. It helps a learner discover how to find it.”
Meet the team
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02Tactics · Tournament skills
♜DC
Development Coach
“The best lesson is the one a student can carry into their next decision.”
Profile coming soon03Advanced play · Competition
♛PC
Performance Coach
“Strong players learn to be honest about every move—and curious about the next.”
Profile coming soon04Clubs · Group learning
♝SC
Schools Coach
“A lively chess club can make strategic thinking part of a school’s culture.”
Profile coming soonThe KCI standardKnowledge matters.
Knowledge matters.
Character matters too.
We select coaches for how well they play, how clearly they teach, and how responsibly they work with young people.
Strong command of the game and the ability to explain ideas at the learner’s level.
Patient communication, positive challenge, and respect for individual learning needs.
Reliability, preparation, clear boundaries, and responsible communication.
Regular reflection, coach development, and a willingness to keep learning.
Inside a KCI sessionPurposeful from
Purposeful from
the first move.
- 01Connect
Settle in, revisit progress, and establish the lesson’s focus.
- 02Explore
Investigate a chess idea through questions and examples.
- 03Practise
Apply the idea in puzzles, positions, or guided games.
- 04Reflect
Identify what changed and what to work on next.
Find the right coachA strong coaching match
A strong coaching match
starts with a conversation.
Tell us about the learner’s age, experience, and goals. We’ll recommend the most suitable program and coach.
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