Weekly Saturdays (London Bridge)

Small group chess classes every Saturday by London Bridge, from first moves to confident players. Children are grouped by age and experience, so everyone plays with others at a similar stage.

What to expect

  • Ages 4 to 12 years, grouped by age and level
  • Level From those just learning how the pieces move to confident players ready for more of a challenge
  • Timetable 10-10.45am Ages 4-7 · New to chess 12-1pm Ages 8-10 · Confident to tactics 1-2pm Ages 5-6 · Learning the moves 2-3pm Ages 5-6 · Learning the moves 3-4pm Ages 10-12 · Tactics to strategy 4-5pm Ages 7-8 · Learning the moves
  • Lesson length 1 hour
  • Where The Courtyard Café, London Bridge
  • Price £12.50 a session, or £40 for a package of 4 sessions to use within 3 months
  • 1-2-1s Private lessons available on Saturday mornings. Email us to ask
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Your child's wellbeing comes first, always. All our coaches hold an enhanced DBS check, including the Children's Barred List. CheckMate Experiences is fully insured and ICO-registered, and we follow clear safeguarding and child-protection policies at every session.

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Not sure which class is right for your child, or need an earlier time? Check the FAQs below, or send us a message here and we'll help you find the right fit.

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FAQs

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  • Ages 4 to 12. We group children by age and level, so everyone is playing and learning at the right pace. Our youngest players, the Little Pawns, start with the basics in a fun, relaxed way.

  • Absolutely. Lots of our children start from scratch. We'll teach them how the pieces move and build from there, at their own pace.

  • Some children are ready from as early as age 4 though 5 or 6 is more common. If they can sit and focus for short bursts and enjoy games and puzzles, they'll be fine. If you're unsure, send us a message and we'll talk it through.

  • Yes. Our classes go up to age 12 and are grouped by level, so stronger players are properly challenged. For even more chess, see our weekly clubs in Battersea and West Norwood, our Monthly Sunday Club with tournament games, or private coaching.

  • At The Courtyard Café, London Bridge, on Saturday afternoons. Classes run between 10am and 5pm, and each lasts one hour. Earlier times are available on request.

  • Book online through our booking page. It's £12.50 a session, or £40 for a package of 4 sessions (£10 each). If you buy the package, you'll get a code to use each time you book.

  • If you have a package, just cancel at least 24 hours before and the session goes back into your package to use another week. Packages are valid for 3 months.

  • Yes. All our coaches hold Enhanced DBS checks and have safeguarding training, and every session follows our Safeguarding Policy. We have a named Safeguarding Lead, and parents are always welcome to stay.

  • Yes. We offer one-to-one coaching from £35 an hour online or £50 in person, and £25 each for a pair online. The first lesson is half price, and there's a discount on packages. See private coaching page for more.