goforchess Academy is a top level FIDE accredited chess Academy offering the following services:
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Primary and High Schools
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Grade 1's and 2's
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Pre-Primary School Chess Course
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Group Chess Coaching
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Private Chess Coaching
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Teachers Chess Workshops
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Corporate Team Building
Primary and High Schools Chess Coaching
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For Primary and High schools nationwide!
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Chess Coaching at your School or Online
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Either as a school subject or an extra-mural activity
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Structured coaching following a syllabus for each level.
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Designed to fit your school’s needs and aspirations.
Contact us to discuss the best coaching option for your school.
Cost: Our base rate is R640 per hour (per coach)
Grade 1's and 2's Chess Course
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In situations where schools don’t provide grade 1 and 2 chess, we offer bridging chess coaching for this age group.
Cost: Rate dependent on numbers and conditions.
(Depending on the model, we will invoice either the school or individual parents.)
Pre - Primary School Chess Course
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Covering the rules of chess and all chess concepts.
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Discovering the power of numbers through chess.
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Explore the natural link between chess and mathematics.
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Improve visual memory and pattern recognition.
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Learn to plan, think ahead and improve concentration.
Cost: R975 per pupil per term (10 sessions)
Group Chess Training
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Choose whatever sessions you prefer
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Booking is essential (at least 3 hours before)
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Click below to navigate through the Payment Options and Schedule.
Option 1:
R300 per session
Option 2:
R900 per month for one session per week
Options 3:
R1800 for 8 sessions paid in advance
(Valid for 3 months)
Thursday
3 30pm
Friday
2pm
Friday
3 30pm
Saturday
9 30am
Saturday
10 30am
Sunday
9 30am
Sunday
10 30am
Private Chess Coaching
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At goforchess Studio or by arrangement at your house.
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Arrange a time slot to suit your schedule.
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Rates negotiable with coach.
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Connect with your favourite coach here:
Coach | Name | Phone | About me |
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Andile Nyathi | 073 972 5689 | Andile is an experienced beginners coach at goforchess Academy and also coaches at various schools. Contact him to arrange private lessons. | |
Basil Wolk | 074 383 2882 | Basil is an apprentice chess coach with a small following of private pupils(face-to-face and online). Contact him to arrange a free introductory lesson. | |
Bonisani Nsibande | 061 270 2628 | Bonisani is a top level chess player and coach, with extensive experience coaching schools and private pupils. Contact him to arrange private coaching at a time that suits you. | |
Bradly Mauvha | 064 837 2180 | Bradly is an experienced school chess coach, who has had exceptional results in helping his pupils unlock their full potential. Contact Bradly to arrange private lessons. | |
Clyde Wolpe | 061 034 2885 | Clyde is the Director of goforchess FIDE Academy. He’s a FIDE Instructor, a former SA Chess Champion and author of ‘The Power of Chess’. Clyde specializes in producing young chess champions and would love to be part of your chess success story. | |
Daniel Cawdery |
082 963 8293
| Daniel is an International Master and South Africa’s highest rated chess player. He is the 2022 SA Open and Close Champion. Daniel is a FIDE Chess Instructor and has been the national coach at 4 Olympiads. Daniel has produced a long list of junior national champions and continues to do so. | |
David Mendelsohn | 083 457 4776 | David is a consistent performer on the SA tournament circuit, and has also been awarded colours by Tshwane Chess Union. David coaches at numerous schools and has a strong following of private pupils.
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Eric Mpathi | 076 243 9192 | Eric is a qualified chess arbiter with great success as a coach at SAJCC. Eric coaches at numerous schools and privately. Contact Eric for private coaching. | |
Jaheim Netshakhuma | 082 934 3602 | Jaheim has over 20 years experience as a schools and private chess coach. He has coached many top juniors and looks forward to connecting with you. | |
Leon Sithole | 072 784 6804 | Leon is a highly experienced chess player, tournament organizer and coach. Leon has had great results in tournaments and has coached many young players to success. | |
Matsobane Mailula | 079 765 1537 | Matsobane is the current Limpopo chess champ and has been coaching private students since 2014. Contact Matsobane for online or a face-to-face lesson at the studio. | |
Mothupi Lekgau | 074 917 6444 | Mothupi is one of the top chess players and coaches in South Africa and has been awarded SA Colours for chess. Mothupi is a qualified FIDE Chess Instructor and has had excellent results with his pupils competing at National level. | |
Nthabie Manamela | 079 636 9983 | Nthabie is a top female coach with a teaching background. She inspires players particularly girls to reach great heights with her unique perspective. Contact Nthabie for home-based lessons. | |
Otto Mokwena | 064 072 3618 | Otto is a schools chess coach with a small following of private pupils. Contact him for a free introductory private session at goforchess Studio. | |
Ray Magagula | 071 701 1989 | Ray has coached chess at school level for over 20 years; and has a strong following of private pupils. Contact him to arrange private lessons. | |
Sanele Mthombeni | 079 638 9477 | Sanele is an up-and-coming young coach and arbiter. Sanele coaches at schools, goforchess Studio and privately. | |
Sipho Tshawuzana | 060 374 3874 | Sipho specializes in coaching young kids, providing excellent analogies to ensure their love and connection to chess. Sipho coaches at various schools for goforchess Academy. | |
Thabo Gwangwa | 079 275 0845 | Thabo runs numerous goforchess Academy workshops and projects and coaches at many local schools. Thabo has a strong following of private pupils and would love to welcome you into his "team". | |
Waldo Jonker | 083 266 6333 | Waldo is the head chess coach at various Johannesburg schools, and an accomplished top level tournament chess player. Contact him to arrange private lessons. |
Teachers Chess Workshop
Workshops @ goforchess Studio:
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Last Friday of every month.
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9am to 4pm
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Cost: R1800 per delegate (booking essential)
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Includes drinks, snacks and course material
Corporate Team Building
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Maximize the power of your workforce using chess strategies.
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The power of chess in business and life.
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Develop a chess thought process for broader decision making
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Use Priority Thinking to eliminate unnecessary analysis.
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No discussion without implementation.
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Understanding the difference between strategy and tactics.
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Using chess analogies and applications to achieve unprecedented breakthroughs in business.
Training takes place at your premises.
Cost: we will quote you based on your specific requirements/structure/numbers etc.