Group classes
Weekly classes where every player works at their own Pawn→King level.
In personOnline
Enquire →Services · Polokwane, schools & online
Coaching, tournaments and training from one team
The coaches who teach our classes also run rated tournaments and train the arbiters, coaches and teachers who keep chess going in Limpopo.
Group classes1-on-1 coachingSchoolsRegions & districtsClub & programme managementFree placement assessmentTournament preparationOrganising eventsRunning the dayAdmin & reportsPlayer registration & gradingsFixtures & leaguesEquipment hireEvent listingArbiter trainingInstructor/Coach trainingTeacher trainingTournament admin & organisingSwiss Manager trainingParent workshops
Coaching
Classes and private coaching for every level, in Polokwane, at your school or online.
ForPlayers, parents, schools, districts
Coach KGLevel-2 National Chess Instructor/Coach
1-on-1 coaching
Private sessions built around one player's games and goals.
In personOnline
Enquire →Schools
After-school clubs Tue–Thu, 14:00–18:00: our coach, boards, curriculum and progress reports each term.
In person
Enquire →Regions & districts
Squad and circuit programmes run with your district organisers.
In personOnline
Enquire →Club & programme management
We set up and run your school or club chess programme.
In person
Enquire →Free placement assessment
A short puzzle test and a game with a coach places a new player on the ladder.
In personOnline
Enquire →Tournament preparation
Opening prep and a review of a player's games before a big event.
Online
Enquire →Coaching fees · per session
Per session of about 3 hours. Rates negotiable · termly packages on enquiry. Curriculum & schedule on request.
Tournaments
From the first poster to the final report: we organise, run and administer rated events.
ForSchools, clubs, districts, sponsors
Coach JoeFIDE Arbiter (FA) · FIDE ID 14303876
Organising events
Venue, sections, time controls, entry fees, prize fund and the poster, planned with you.
Enquire →Running the day
Swiss Manager pairings, a FIDE Arbiter on the floor and results posted round by round.
Enquire →Admin & reports
Rating submission to CHESSA and FIDE, certificates, prize lists and a report after the event.
Enquire →Player registration & gradings
Entries checked and ratings tracked and maintained.
Enquire →Fixtures & leagues
Inter-school and club league fixtures coordinated over the season.
Enquire →Equipment hire
Boards, sets and clocks for your venue.
Enquire →Event listing
Your event on the LCA calendar and news.
Enquire →369tournaments covered
5 090players on record
273games recorded
Training & workshops
Courses for the people who make chess happen: arbiters, coaches, teachers and organisers.
ForTeachers, coaches, arbiters, organisers
Coach TebogoArena FIDE Master (AFM) · FIDE ID 100087683
Arbiter training
Laws of chess, tie-breaks and running the floor, taught by a FIDE Arbiter.
Enquire →Instructor/Coach training
How to teach a mixed-level class, plan lessons and prepare juniors.
Enquire →Teacher training
Starting and running a chess club at school, even if you are new to chess.
Enquire →Tournament admin & organising
Planning an event, entries, pairings and reporting results.
Enquire →Swiss Manager training
Hands-on pairing software sessions.
Enquire →Parent workshops
How to support a young player at home and at tournaments.
Enquire →From enquiry to first session
- 01Tell us what you needSend an enquiry or WhatsApp a coach. A sentence is enough.
- 02We plan it with youDates, venue or online, group sizes and a quote.
- 03We deliver and reportClasses, events or courses, then progress reports or results.
Before you ask
Do you teach complete beginners?+–
Yes. New players start at Pawn level after a short placement, in the same class as everyone else.
Online or in person?+–
Both. Classes run in Polokwane and at schools, and live online with lessons and puzzles in the LCA classroom between sessions.
How much does coaching cost?+–
See the coaching fees table in the Coaching section (tap “Show fees”). Group sessions work out per student, rates are negotiable, and termly packages are quoted on enquiry.
Can you run a rated tournament for us?+–
Yes. We handle pairings, arbiting and results, and submit ratings to CHESSA. A FIDE Arbiter is on the team.
Do you work outside Polokwane?+–
Yes, by arrangement, for schools, districts and regional events across Limpopo.