The people and purpose behind the board

We're a team of dedicated chess educators on a mission to make world-class coaching joyful, structured, and accessible to every learner — wherever they are.

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12+years coaching, thousands of students
Our Story

Founded by educators who fell in love with the game

The Digital Chessboard Academy began with a simple belief: that chess is one of the finest teachers a child — or adult — can have. It rewards patience, sharpens focus, and builds the quiet confidence that comes from thinking clearly under pressure.

What started as a handful of online lessons has grown into a global community of learners and coaches. Through every class, we hold to the same standard we started with: teach with care, structure the journey, and celebrate every breakthrough.

Today we coach students across 25+ countries, from their very first move to the tournament hall — and we're only getting started.

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What We Stand For

Values at the heart of every lesson

Integrity

Honest feedback and real progress over empty praise.

Patience

Every learner moves at their own pace, and that's perfect.

Excellence

A high standard of coaching, preparation, and care.

Joy

Because a love of the game is what makes it all last.

Meet the Coaches

Mentors who bring out the best in every student

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A short two-to-three sentence bio goes here — coaching experience, playing strengths, and what students love about learning from this coach.

Portrait of Coach Name
Coach NameFIDE Title
Rating 0000

A short two-to-three sentence bio goes here — coaching experience, playing strengths, and what students love about learning from this coach.

Portrait of Coach Name
Coach NameFIDE Title
Rating 0000

A short two-to-three sentence bio goes here — coaching experience, playing strengths, and what students love about learning from this coach.

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