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Programs by audience

A program for every age at the board.

School sessions are running now. Programs for other ages and communities are pilot designs we will build with suitable partners. Pace, format and group size change; the board stays the same.

Children 6–9In schools now

First Moves

Format
30 min · 6–8 weeks
Setting
School groups and small groups

Play, piece recognition, taking turns and short puzzles.

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Young people 10–17In schools now

Think Ahead

Format
60 min · 8 weeks
Setting
School or parent coordinated

Planning, decision-making, practice games and reflection.

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Adults 18–59Planned · enquire

Open Board

Format
60 min · 6–8 weeks
Setting
In person or online

Beginner learning, an enjoyable challenge and social play.

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Older adults 60+Planned · enquire

Social Chess

Format
30–60 min with breaks
Setting
Accessible venues, large boards

A slower pace, conversation and friendly games with others.

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Recovery organisationsPlanned · enquire

Recreational Pilot

Format
Partner-agreed pilot
Setting
Within your managed program

Optional recreational sessions for people in addiction recovery, led alongside your team.

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Coaches & volunteersPlanned · enquire

Coach Pathway

Format
Observed training and practice
Setting
Online and in person

Facilitation, inclusion, safeguarding and approved lesson delivery.

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Programs are educational and recreational. Age bands, fees, languages and availability are confirmed with you before any session is scheduled. Recovery sessions run only within a professionally managed partner program; our coaches do not diagnose, promise recovery or advise on treatment.

How participation works

From first message to first move.

A request starts a conversation. A coordinator checks suitability and capacity, then proposes a time that works in your timezone.

  1. Request

    Pick your role and program, then send a short request by WhatsApp.

  2. Review

    A coordinator checks the fit, group size, language and location.

  3. Propose

    We suggest a 30 or 60 minute slot, shown in your local time.

  4. Confirm

    You accept, and our team confirms the session.

  5. Play

    The session runs at your school, venue, home or online.

  6. Reflect

    Attendance and feedback are recorded so the program keeps improving.

Sending a request does not book a session. Nothing is confirmed until a coordinator replies with a time and you accept it.

Bring a session to your community

Are you a school, parent, community group or coach? Tell us whom you would like to involve and where. We can discuss a suitable session.

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