Chess Plus Academy applies the “Educational Chess” approach in teaching chess to children, focusing on developing essential skills and social behaviours through the game of chess in an international environment.

What is EDUCATIONAL CHESS?

The Educational Chess program aims to educate children through the game of chess. Chess Plus Academy uses chess as a mindful tool to nurture essential abilities and positive personality traits, preparing children for future success.

EDUCATIONAL CHESS

Chess is a tool for educational development

COMPETITIVE CHESS

Aiming for competitiveness in chess

Focus on learning

The primary goal of educational chess is to use the game as a tool for learning and development. It emphasizes the educational benefits of chess in terms of cognitive skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and academic improvement.

Focus on winning

Competitive chess, on the other hand, is centered around the goal of developing high-level chess skills to win games and tournaments. It focuses on improving individual performance, strategic understanding, and achieving titles and rankings.

Inclusive Approach

Educational chess often adopts a more inclusive approach, welcoming players of all skill levels. The emphasis is on the learning process rather than intense competition.

Skill Enhancement for Tournament

Competitive chess players often engage in rigorous training to enhance their tactical and strategic skills, preparing specifically for tournaments and competitive matches.

Develop complementary skills

Enhances memory, concentration, and logical reasoning. Positive impacts on students’ performance in subjects like mathematics and reading. Encourages teamwork, patience, and respect for others.

Develop chess-playing skills

Improves chess-specific skills such as opening theory, endgame techniques, and tactical awareness… Gaining titles, ratings, and recognition in the chess community.

Academic and cognitive Enhancement

Improvements in academic subjects and cognitive skills. Increased level of student engagement and participation in chess-related activities

FIDE Rating

FIDE ratings and titles achieved—success in local, national, and international chess competitions.

English Chess Course for Children Aged 4 to 15

Course details:

Chess Plus Academy offers a chess program for children aged 4 to 15, divided into two different age groups (4-6 years old and 7-15 years old) to create the most effective learning environment for each age group.
The program includes not only chess lessons and intellectuals abilities but also aims to nurture essential EQ abilities for children’s future success.

Course details:

Establish a solid foundation for developing IQ (Intellectual Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient). We have created a supportive environment where children can experience both “learning” and “playing” helping them enhance cognitive skills and social emotion skills.
Chess Plus Academy children’s chess program focuses not only on imparting chess knowledge but also on developing social skills. Integrated into the lessons, we build awareness and form habits in children regarding important skills such as concentration, observation & analysis & planning, respect for others, and emotional resilience, thereby supporting comprehensive intellectual and emotional to improve educational outcomes as well as develop their inner characteristics.

Chess Plus Academy provides meaningful experiences and useful knowledge, helping children develop holistically during the crucial years of childhood.

Master “4 ABILITIES”

Chess Plus Academy believes the transformative power of chess develops the “4 ABILITIES” which are beneficial for both children’s academic performance and future life. Children gradually acquire these “4 ABILITIES” by completing “4 CHALLENGES”. These challenges aim not only to enhance students’ chess skills but also to develop the proper characteristics for their success.

“MASTER THE FOCUS”

At a young age, children often struggle with maintaining focus. Learning chess teaches children to sit still and stay focused during the game, allowing their mind to develop.

“BEHAVE LIKE A CHESS MASTER”

Chess Plus Academy encourages children to treat others the way they want to be treated. They have many opportunities to practise the habits by greeting teachers, following game rules, and respecting their opponents. Good behaviours help children build good relationships with everyone

“MASTER THE GAME”

Chess Plus Academy teaches children to observe, analyse, and make the right decisions for each move. When they find a move, the game always challenges them to consider if there’s a better one, and that is when intellectual growth begins.

“MASTER YOUR EMOTION”

Chess is a sport with wins and losses and time pressure. Chess Plus Academy teaches children to control, not repress their emotions, this helps them learn to accept “failure”, rather than becoming discouraged or giving up.

Chess Plus Academy Levels

Stepping Stone

Introducing students to essential chess principles, setting the stage for their exploration of strategic thinking and gameplay.

BEGINNER

Guiding players into a more active engagement with chess concepts and skills, fostering the initial steps toward proficiency in the game.

ELEMENTARY

Expanding players’ understanding with exposure to common opening strategies and a focus on enhancing strategic awareness.

PRE-INTERMEDIATE

Solidifying foundational knowledge, encouraging a deeper grasp of positional play as players advance in their chess skills.

INTERMEDIATE

Deepening proficiency in openings and endgames, guiding players to explore advanced tactics and strategic planning.

ADVANCED

Cultivating mastery in chess with a focus on complex tactics, profound strategic insight, and execute intricate, long-term plans.