Build Your Child'sThinking SkillsThrough Chess
Structured, fun chess coaching for ages 5 and up. Physical & online classes available — from total beginners to tournament players.
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Chess skills that last a lifetime
We believe every child can develop critical thinking, focus, and confidence through chess — and we make it fun.
Expert Coaches
Learn from experienced, certified coaches who are passionate about chess and great with kids.
All Ages Welcome
Classes for children from age 5 all the way to adult learners. Complete beginners are always welcome.
Physical & Online
Flexible learning options — attend in person at our training centres or join live sessions from home.
Tournament Ready
We prepare students for school and national competitions with dedicated tournament training tracks.
Our Courses
The right level for every child
From first moves to tournament play — we have a class for every stage of your child's chess journey.
Beginner 1
Learn the Game, Love the Game
- ✓How all pieces move and capture
- ✓Basic rules and checkmate patterns
- ✓Fun puzzles and mini-games
- ✓Build confidence at the board
Beginner 2
Think Ahead, Play Smart
- ✓Opening principles and pawn structure
- ✓Tactical patterns: forks, pins, skewers
- ✓Introduction to tournament games
- ✓Build a consistent playing style
Intermediate
Compete. Improve. Win.
- ✓Middlegame strategy and planning
- ✓Advanced endgame techniques
- ✓Opening repertoire building
- ✓Full tournament preparation
Meet Your Coach
Coached by the best
Coach Boey
Coach Boey brings over 12 years of chess coaching experience to Gambit Academy, which he founded with a single mission — to make chess accessible, fun, and transformative for every child. A competitive player himself, he was 1st Runner-Up at the British Universities Chess Championship and served as President of the Imperial College London Chess Club (2014). He also represented Malaysia at the MSSM Chess Championship (Malaysia's equivalent of Singapore's NSI) in 2011, where his team claimed 2nd place.
Certification
SCF Trainer Introductory Course · June 2025