The lessons offered in my son's school are in chaos and disorganised. There are only 2-3 teachers while about 60 students in the school hall. Children were not being taught adequately and some of them even did not get a chance for practice just stood there doing nothing the whole lesson. Waste of time and very disappointed.
I competed in a tournament and everyone was friendly, with kids and adults all happily playing each other and giving tips on how to improve. The level of chess was also very good, with me facing difficult competition. The only downside of this place is the small floor size, so it felt crowded and a bit uncomfortable with around 60 people in a room designed for 40.
Great place to play chess with lots of events for players of all strengths and ages. Recently renovated with the entire layout moved around and cleaned up. The club on Monday nights is a great place to meet up with other chess players and have some fun games and banter.
Sydney Academy of Chess in my experience are (and always have been) fully dedicated and committed to ensuring that every student that gets taught, gets taught to suit that individual students needs, rather than a one size fits all approach. That's what makes them stand out in my opinion and that's what makes them so great. They care and pride themselves on maximizing every learner's potential and helping people.. So, if you're reading this, what are you waiting for? Great place!
The Sydney Academy of Chess runs amazing chess programs in schools as well as at their centre. They have a team of dedicated coaches who are all experienced chess players who all strive to share their chess knowledge. Their Monday night chess clubs provide a way for adult chess players to meet and play chess as well as tournament and seminar nights.
A top notch place with a lovely team of coaches who take pride in what they do! A big thumbs up to them for sharing the chess love and making it possible for us Sydney folks to have a go to place whether if it's for school coaching, private lessons, online coaching or tournaments. Highly recommended!
Great chess organisation. They care about their kids, put on heaps of events and competitions and encourage everyone to get involved and reward them for their achievements. Have no hesitation in recommending their coaching or competitions
For more than 10 years I ve had lessons at the Sydney Academy of Chess. They also taught two of my children. What a brilliant place! Wonderful encouraging staff and well run events. Great for children and adults alike. I couldn t recommend them more highly!
Best extracurricular activity! My son has been attending Sydney academy of chess at his school as an extra curricular activity, and now at the centre for holiday camp and weekend classes. The coaches are fantastic and have taught and fostered his love of chess. Lessons are well organised and cater from beginners to advanced, and a range of ages. Highly recommended
Great company, organisation and communication. Coaches there go above and beyond and have had a long lasting impact on my nephew who still talks about their positive influence on him. Very highly appreciated and would recommend the academy to all who will listen.
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