Whether you and your little one watched The Queen’s Gambit, or simply love a good brain challenge, you’ll likely enjoy a round of good ol’ chess. Plus, the game is renowned for improving brain function, better memory, cognitive abilities, strategic thinking, and attention improvement. For a rundown of where to pick up chess and play with fellow enthusiasts, check out this list of best chess classes and chess clubs for kids in Singapore!
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If your little one wants home-based classes for chess, you can easily get them from Chess.SG. They provide private coaching in the comfort of your own home for SG$90 weekly classes with trial lesson available at a cheaper price. Alternatively, there is also private coaching online for an hourly rate at SG$60, via a video call.
Chess.SG, Multiple Locations, www.chess.sg
The Singapore Chess Federation is a great place for kids as young as 4 years old to start expanding their mind to the world of chess through 8 weekly sessions. Before they advance to competitions, they will start with learning the basics and developing critical thinking skills to become competent players. After they’ve established their knowledge of the game, they can also join the Elementary level at 7 years old.
Singapore Chess Federation, 51 Bishan St. 13, Singapore 579799, +65 6352 9690, singaporechess.org.sg/product/ultra-young
Learning can be fun, but joining a club and playing with like-minded individuals is another thing. Your kiddo can join the Bishan Chess Club, with meetings held at the Bishan Community Club regularly. There will be casual play sessions and tournaments, for both serious and beginner players. The best part? This is the perfect chance to make new friends too!
Bishan Chess Club, Bishan Community Club, 51 Bishan St. 13, Singapore 579799, +65 6259 4720, www.facebook.com/groups/BishanChessClub/
Chess Academy has learning programs from kids as young as 5 years old to pick up chess and learn comprehensive skills. From the various pieces to picking a defense or attack strategy, every aspect of the game will be covered. Classes are also segregated to three different tactics so they can learn the best way to succeed and win opponents!
Chess Academy, 65 Mountbatten Rd, #02-27/28 #06-44, Singapore 437844, +65 9150 1159, chessacademysg.com/learn-to-play-chess-programme
With weekly classes at Genius Assembly, your little one will be a genius at chess in no time. There are two beginner level classes to introduce them to the rules and moves of the game, and two intermediate classes to help them develop thought processes of making power plays in their future rounds. Classes are held weekly on Tuesdays, Saturdays or Sundays, with online classes also available every Tuesday evening.
Genius Assembly, 187 Upper Serangoon Rd 01-34, The Midtown, Lobby, A, Singapore 533971, +65 8505 8831, www.geniusassembly.com/chess-classes
Rising Stars Chess Club is an inclusive chess club where players of all skill level can join, make friends and learn more about the game together. They also organize games sessions where parents can drop off their kids for them to practice rounds of chess, enjoy snacks and drinks, and even win trophies.
Rising Stars Chess Club, multiple locations, risingstarschess.com
Besides regular tournamants where all ages can compete against each other, Singapore Chess Infinity / Kids Chess Club has one-on-one coaching or group coaching with both physical and online classes available. Before signing up for classes, there will be an online evaluation for skill level to determine which classes is best appropriate for each individual.
Singapore Chess Infinity / Kids Chess Club, multiple locations, www.singaporechessinfinity.com
For chess lessons made fun, Mind Mentorz is an online academy from India that conducts online lessons for kids from age 6 to 14 years old in any part of the world. Through online classes which span from beginner, intermediate and advanced, kids will learn plenty of quality chess skills with experienced instructors, interactive lessons, puzzles, games and tournaments.
Mind Mentorz, online, www.mindmentorz.com/singapore
Offering overseas students opportunities to learn chess in a conducive environment, Overseas Family School has experience trainers who will take students through the ins and outs of the game. There will also be a board game session to teach chess strategy through, called Game Of Kings, which will excite all ages.
Overseas Family School, 81 Pasir Ris Heights, Singapore 519292, +65 6738 0211, www.ofs.edu.sg/courses/idp/chess
Hailing from America, Chess At Three is a popular chess school for kids where little ones can gave various programs to sign up for. There are also playgroups for infants from as young as 6 months old, and classes for older children. Look out for holiday camps for kiddos aged 3 to 11, where they will learn chess techniques combined with interesting storytelling.
Chess At Three, #01-45/46 United Square, Singapore 307591, +65 8832 2177, www.chessat3.sg
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