Private Coaching Rates

Online or in-person? In-person lessons are £10 more, since this includes the coach’s travel and time. We'll match you - or your child - with a coach near your preferred venue, home or wherever suits, and if travel is significant, we'll agree a fair rate before you book.

Try before you commit. Your first lesson with is half price, so you can find the right fit before booking a block. One exception: lessons with a titled player, such as a National Master or International Master, are charged at the full rate.

Free lesson. Booking a block of ten sessions? The next is on us.

Online Coaching

Coach Tier (Online) Rates (60 min)
International Master
For nationally competitive players (e.g., British Championships, 4NCL). Deep, personalised preparation for the serious competitor. Typically ECF 2000+.
1-to-1£70
2-person group£90 (£45 pp)
Elite Coach
For ambitious tournament players climbing the rankings in weekend congresses and league events. Typically ECF 1500–2000.
1-to-1£60
2-person group£80 (£40 pp)
Senior Coach
For club players ready for structured improvement. Focused on openings, tactics, and endgame basics.
1-to-1£50
2-person group£70 (£35 pp)
Development Coach
Ideal for casual players and beginners. Focuses on learning the rules, building confidence, and fundamental gameplay.
1-to-1£40
2-person group£60 (£30 pp)

In-Person Coaching

Coach Tier Rates (60 min)
International Master
For nationally competitive players. Deep, personalised preparation. Typically ECF 2000+.
1-to-1£80
2-person group£100 (£50 pp)
Elite Coach
For ambitious tournament players climbing the rankings. Typically ECF 1500–2000.
1-to-1£70
2-person group£90 (£45 pp)
Senior Coach
For club players ready for structured improvement. Openings, tactics, and endgame basics.
1-to-1£60
2-person group£80 (£40 pp)
Development Coach
Ideal for casual players and beginners. Learning rules and building confidence.
1-to-1£50
2-person group£70 (£35 pp)

Sessions are subject to our Private Coaching Terms & Conditions.

Ready to level up?

Drop us a line with your level and what you're hoping to achieve, and we'll come back to you with a recommended coach and rates.

What happens next:

  1. We match you with a coach — based on your level and goals, with rates confirmed up front.

  2. Your first session — your coach assesses your game, talks through your goals, and you agree a plan together.

  3. You improve — ongoing sessions at whatever rhythm suits you, weekly, fortnightly, or a focused block before an event.

Sessions are subject to our Private Coaching Terms & Conditions. By submitting, you agree to us using your details to respond to your enquiry. See our Privacy Notice.

FAQs

  • Not at all. We coach complete beginners through to strong club players with title ambitions. We'll match you with a coach suited to your level.

  • Both. Most players choose online — it's flexible and removes travel — but in-person sessions are available at a location of you and your coach’s convenience.

  • Sessions are usually 60 minutes. Most players book weekly or fortnightly, but it's entirely up to you — some come for a one-off, others for a focused block before an event.

  • All ages — from young children learning the moves to adult club players.

    We offer kids group sessions through our CheckMate Kids programme.

  • Yes. Your first lesson is half price, so you can find the right fit before committing to a block. It's a low-pressure way to see how you - or your child - gets on with their coach and with us.

    One exception: lessons with a titled player, such as a National Master or International Master, are charged at the full rate.

  • Your coach will get a feel for your game — often by looking at a few of your recent games — talk through your goals, and agree a plan with you. You'll leave with a clear sense of what to work on.

  • Once we've matched you with a coach and confirmed your rate, we'll send a secure payment link — pay by card or bank transfer. Payment is due when you book, and session blocks are paid in advance.

  • We take time to match you well from the start, so it's rarely needed — but of course you can. If something isn't quite the right fit, just say, and we'll find you the right setup.

  • Yes — sessions can be one-to-one or in a small group of two or three, so you and a friend are very welcome to learn together. See prices here.

  • Yes. Book a block of 10 sessions and your next one is free — 11 sessions for the price of 10.

    It's our way of rewarding those who commit to a run of regular coaching, the surest way to boost learning.