SYDNEY ACADEMY OF CHESS: THE LEADER
Sydney Academy of Chess is one of the biggest chess-coaching firms in NSW, coaching thousands of school children around Sydney every week. Our students range from absolute beginners to NSW and Australian Junior title winners as well as Australian representatives at many World Junior events!!
Read more about our achievements and awards.
The director of the Sydney Academy of Chess is Fide Master Brett Tindall. Brett has been coaching chess for over 15 years now and has coached at all major events including Australian Junior Championships and World Junior events.
Brett is not only an experienced coach but also a very experienced player and has competed at both national and international level.
He has won many titles such as NSW junior champion, City of Sydney Junior and Senior Champion; he has also won several age titles at Australian Junior events.
Read more about Brett Tindall here
Trained coaches
All of Sydney Academy's coaches are highly proficient players themselves. Coaches are taught effective teaching methods as well as ways of handling and controlling children of all ages. Our chess coaches meet regularly to discuss ways in which our teaching can improve.
Long History
Sydney Academy was among the first companies devoted to specialising in chess coaching and other chess services. We are experienced in dealing with schools and our students.
Continual Improvement
Sydney Academy of Chess is continually seeking ways of improving its service to schools and the public. We encourage our chess coaches to improve their own playing ability. We also look to teaching methods overseas.
Currently two of our coaches hold the titles of Fide Senior trainers.
Mission Statement
Sydney Academy of Chess is an organisation with the purpose of providing a quality chess coaching service to schools and individuals. We ultimately aim to bring an appreciation of chess into the minds of all Australians
