Our CheckMate
Experiences
CheckMate Kids
Where young players fall in love with the game.
Expert-led sessions at Hotel Rafayel & Battersea Chess Club — ages 5-15, whether they're learning the moves or already three steps ahead of you.
CheckMate Retreats
Sharpen your game, slow your pace.
Chess and wellness weekends in the Buckinghamshire countryside — small-group coaching, Grandmaster guests, morning yoga and food from a local chef.
Private Coaching
Improvement built around you.
1-2-1 and small-group lessons with expert coaches — including masters — online or in-person, tailored to exactly where you are. From first moves to tournament prep.
Corporate Days
An away day like no other.
Strategy, focus and real connection over the board — watch them think, compete and bond over a game whose lessons linger long after the final move.
The Rafayel Space,
A Riverside Space Designed for Distinction
A private third-floor setting at Hotel Rafayel, with floor-to-ceiling river views. From corporate away-days to community events, we'll help you create something memorable.