Why Choose Us?
When you choose Surbiton Junior Chess Club, you are choosing an Essential Investment in your child's future, not just a casual pastime. We eliminate the guesswork by providing professional coaching in a superior learning environment.
Master-Led Coaching: Professional Standard Only
Your child is taught by true experts with proven professional Chess backgrounds, not a hobbyist, an inexperienced junior, or someone who's just been hanging around the club.
- Exceptional Ratio (1:10): We strictly limit our Surbiton group sizes to ensure an unusually low 1-to-10 student ratio per teacher. This guarantees that every student receives high-quality, near-individual attention often reserved for expensive private tutoring.
• Our program is strictly Master-Led, delivered by professional teachers dedicated to structured learning.
• We offer a robust "Confidence Building Program" to ensure rapid, measurable improvement in every student.
2. Our Curriculum: Strategic Thinking Training
Our curriculum is a meticulous Problem-Solving Skills Workshop that translates board success into real-world achievement.
The entire program is distilled from over 40 years of dedicated experience teaching chess at some of the finest private and state schools in the country, coupled with the insights gained from competing in British and international championships. This unrivaled professional background guarantees results:
• ✅ Academic Advantage: Direct link to improved performance in Maths, logical reasoning, and complex problem-solving.
• ✅ Unshakeable Focus: Dedicated concentration training that significantly improves attention span in school.
• ✅ Learning Resilience: Teaches the crucial life skill of handling both victory and defeat with grace and fostering a strong growth mindset.
• ✅ Measurable Progress: We follow structured levels to track tangible intellectual progress, providing clear evidence of your child's continuous development.
• ✅ Real-World Strategy: Students master planning, risk assessment, and decision-making—skills essential for success in exams and life.
Professional Learning Environment
The quality of the environment matters when learning complex skills.
• Classes are held in our stunning Fircroft venue.
• We provide a safe, inspiring, and professional space that is comfortably heated, not draughty, and fully equipped for focused learning, unlike chaotic or noisy church halls.
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🤝 Join Us: Secure Your Child's Place Today!
We ensure that the process of joining the Surbiton Junior Chess Club is streamlined and transparent, reflecting the value we place on your time and investment. Our focus is on providing high-calibre instruction with a flexible commitment.
Where & When: Convenience and Consistency
• Venue: We meet in the secure, focused environment of Fircroft, 96 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RH.
• Time: Our sessions are thoughtfully scheduled every Wednesday evening (during term time) from 6:15PM to 7:15PM, designed to integrate smoothly with demanding academic and extracurricular calendars.
Investment Breakdown: Value-Driven Excellence
• Introductory Session: To ensure complete suitability, your child's first lesson is priced at just £7.00.
• Session Fee: Subsequent, high-calibre coaching sessions are £9 per session. Payable for the term.
• Annual Membership: The £30.00 Annual Club Membership is only due after your child has attended their second session. This structured commitment ensures that the club is the right long-term fit for achieving their strategic development goals.
Low-Risk Trial Policy: Experience Our Calibre
We encourage all prospective members to experience the quality of our coaching firsthand. There is no commitment required upfront beyond the first session fee. This policy is designed to allow your child to confidently evaluate the depth of our curriculum and the calibre of our peers before a full commitment is made.
Our mission
Inspiring young minds through strategic thinking and passionate chess play.
Ignite your child's strategic mind with Surbiton Junior Chess. Our expert coaches transform beginners into confident players through engaging lessons and thrilling tournaments. Join us to foster critical thinking, concentration, and lifelong skills. Give your child the winning advantage and watch them excel both on and off the board.
Grow Skills, Build Confidence
Passion for Chess
Learning and Growth
Community and Friendship
Integrity and Respect
Excellence and Achievement
Checkmate Your Next Move
Join Surbiton Junior Chess Club and help your child sharpen their strategic skills. Our engaging sessions in Surbiton foster growth and confidence through every game.
