Wallace Chess

My 6-year-old son (Y2) has been playing chess with them since Y1. He started joining the chess class at his school first then they asked him to join Saturday Squads. The coaches/managers are amazing and flexible as they always ask us how he is enjoying the lessons or not. They always give us some advices as well as chances to try the other classes/coaches if needed. They also seek our honest opinions and think solutions together if we my son finds difficulties! I really trust them and my son is enjoying their classes every week. The coaches are nice and skilful. They know students individual abilities well. My daughter is also joining their holiday camps sometimes. She really enjoys it too!

Wallace Chess is very passionate about delivering high quality chess lessons to their students. John-Paul and Astrid's nurturing teaching style helps inspire their students to not only want to improve but to love the game. Highly recommended!

An ideal environment for kids of all ages to learn and appreciate the game of chess! It has been a pleasure to work together with the co-directors and coaches of the company, and I wholeheartedly recommend it!

My 7 year old son has played with Wallace for 2 years. It's been a great club/squad offering excellent chess coaching with experienced, patient teachers. During lockdown the Wallace Sessions have been particularly helpful - keeping him happy and occupied in constructive online chess.

My elderly parents went to collect my son after chess and they got lost so was c 20 mins late, and without informing us they sent us an invoice of £30, when we detested the charge they threatened to take our son out from the class. We felt it was really unfair but we had to pay for the penalty because he loves chess, but the whole communication from Wallace chess was extremely unsympathetic and we were very disappointed with the company.

My daughter is 8 and started at a Wallace Chess camp as a complete beginner. That was about a year ago. Now, she is playing on the elite squad! The tutors are energetic and supportive, and they really gave her a good start in chess, making it fun, not intimidating. She’s learned so much and it’s helped her confidence too. I highly recommend this group; they’re great!

My daughter has been in the weekend classes for some time, first in-person (which she loved!) and now online. The coaches are great, and she loves the club. She will be glad to get back to face-to-face, but even online the coaches keep the two hour sessions incredibly engaging (shout out to her coach Eric - a star at keeping the kids focused!). Would highly recommend for kids interested in getting more into chess.

My son has been attending Wallace classes for several years - the teachers are great, really know their stuff and are good at bringing out the quieter children as well as those with more confidence. His chess has massively improved and I'd highly recommend Wallace.

My 5-year-old son recently attended Wallace Chess during his holiday break, and I couldn't be happier with his experience. From the moment we stepped into the chess academy, we were greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff members who created a warm and welcoming environment.The instructors at Wallace Chess are truly exceptional. They possess a remarkable ability to engage young children and instil in them a genuine love for the game. They used interactive teaching methods, incorporating fun activities and colourful visual aids, which kept my son thoroughly entertained and eager to learn more.What impressed me the most was the personalised attention given to each child. The instructors patiently worked with my son at his own pace, ensuring he grasped the fundamentals of chess while also challenging him to improve his skills. The small class size allowed for individualised instruction and fostered a supportive atmosphere where my son felt comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance.Much recommended!!

My experience with working for Wallace Chess has been amazing! I have enjoyed all 3 years of being employed by Wallace Chess and during this time I have been treated perfectly by the Co-Directors Astrid and John-Paul. They have always been honest and transparent with me from the start, communicating all of their problens, concerns and ideas with me directly. They have also been providing me useful and constructive feedback and tips on how to improve as a coach from the start. All that with a very competitive wage!