Learn with purpose
From the rules to tactics, openings and endgames, every new idea has a reason behind it.
CHESS LESSONS FOR CHILDREN · LONDON & ONLINE
Small moves.
Big discoveries.
A patient coach, a thoughtful plan and a game worth getting curious about. Help your child enjoy chess and grow in confidence, one move at a time.
Farhan KhalidChess coach & content creator
Understand the moves.
2019ICSE National Chess Champion
PERSONALISEDLesson plans & parent feedback
EVERY STARTING POINTBeginners & improving players
MEET YOUR COACH
A lesson built around
your child.
I’m Farhan. I help children understand what’s happening on the board, explain their ideas and build habits they can use in their next game.
My lessons combine clear explanations, puzzles and coached play. We work at your child’s pace, with a simple practice task and feedback to help you see what they’re learning.
Play, spot, explain
Puzzles and coached games help children notice threats, find opportunities and choose safer moves.
Make progress visible
Personalised lesson plans, useful practice and parent feedback keep the next step clear.
FIND YOUR FIT
Different ways to learn.
The same thoughtful coaching.
Choose the format that suits your family. Message me to discuss availability, location and pricing.
One child.
Their own pace.
Focused one-to-one coaching, with ideas and challenges selected around your child’s current understanding.
- Personalised learning goals
- Time to ask and explore
- Coached games and feedback
Learn together.
Think for yourself.
Shared learning with space for each child to explain their moves, tackle puzzles and develop their own skills.
- Activities with shared ideas
- Individual questions and goals
- Friendly games and discussion
The next move.
From home.
Online coaching brings the same clear explanations, puzzles and discussion to a convenient setting.
- Interactive board-based learning
- Live coaching and questions
- Practice between lessons
INSIDE A LESSONONE IDEA AT A TIME
Today’s mission
Before you move,
notice what changed.
1What is my opponent threatening?
2Is anything attacked or undefended?
3Is my next move safe?
MORE THAN REMEMBERING MOVES
Good habits.
Better decisions.
Knowing an opening is useful. Understanding why a move works is even more useful.
A lesson might focus on protecting pieces, spotting a fork or guiding a pawn to promotion. We explore the idea, try it on the board and return to it during a game.
Talk about your child’s starting pointA FEW HELPFUL ANSWERS
New to lessons?
Start here.
Does my child need to know how to play?
No. Beginners can start with the pieces, the rules and simple games. Children who already play can work on safer decisions, tactics and understanding positions.
Where do lessons take place?
I coach in London and online. Send me your preferred area and lesson format so we can discuss what’s available.
Can siblings learn together?
Yes. Shared lessons can include activities together and questions for each child. We’ll discuss their experience to see whether a joint lesson is a good fit.
What happens in a first lesson?
We explore what your child already knows through questions, puzzles and play, then choose a useful next step. You don’t need a chess rating to get started.
How much are lessons, and how do I book?
Message me for current pricing and availability. We can discuss your child’s experience, preferred format and location, then find the right next step together.
LET’S FIND THE RIGHT START
Tell me a little
about your child.
Their chess experience, your preferred lesson format and where you’re based are a great place to begin.
Personal coaching with Farhan, from the first enquiry to your child’s next move.
Enquire about lessons
WHATSAPP07388 855120Message FarhanEMAILoyesteroyester@gmail.comMessage for availability and pricing.