♟️ Chess Workshops & Events
Intensive Chess Workshops & Junior Tournaments
Structured chess events designed to combine high-level learning, practical play, and competitive experience in a focused and enjoyable environment.
Our workshops are created for students who want more than casual chess lessons. Each event combines intensive training sessions with a fun tournament experience, allowing students to immediately apply what they learn in practical games.
To maintain the quality of coaching and ensure every student receives individual attention, numbers are strictly limited.
👥 Who These Events Are For
✔ Students looking to improve faster
✔ Players preparing for tournaments
✔ Kids who enjoy competitive and structured learning
✔ Students wanting practical game experience
✔ Ambitious beginners and developing competitive players
Suitable for students under 18 years old.
🧠 What Makes These Events Different
✔ Intensive 5-hour training workshops
✔ Separate groups for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students
✔ Maximum 10 students per session
✔ Practical tournament experience
✔ Coaching led by an International Master
✔ Focus on improvement, confidence, and real-game understanding
✔ Fun, engaging, and competitive learning environment
✔ Medals and prize money for tournament winners
🏆 Workshop + Tournament Format
A unique opportunity for students to train, compete, and experience tournament chess in an exciting small group environment.
📚 Intensive Training Session
Students receive structured coaching focused on:
✔ Tactical awareness
✔ Calculation and decision-making
✔ Opening principles and planning
✔ Middlegame strategy
✔ Endgame fundamentals
✔ Practical tournament skills
Lessons are adapted to each group level to ensure students are appropriately challenged and supported.
♟️ Mini Tournament Experience
Students will participate in a fun and competitive 7-round tournament following the workshop session.
This allows students to:
✔ Apply what they learned immediately
✔ Build confidence in practical games
✔ Experience tournament-style play
✔ Improve focus and time management
✔ Enjoy a motivating and social chess environment
🥇 Tournament Prize
🥇 1st Place: $100 Cash Prize + Gold Medal
🥈 2nd Place: $50 Cash Prize + Silver Medal
🥉 3rd Place: Bronze Medal
Prize money is awarded only if the group has a minimum of 7 participants.
👥 Small Group Structure
To maintain high coaching quality and maximise learning outcomes, each workshop is strictly limited to:
✔ Maximum 10 students per group
Separate workshops are organised for:
🟢 Beginner Players
🔵 Intermediate Players
🏆 Advanced Players
This ensures students train with others at a similar level in a focused and enjoyable learning environment.
⏰ Event Structure
📅 Workshop Dates
🟢 Beginner Group
Tuesday 7 July 2026
🔵 Intermediate Group
Wednesday 8 July 2026
🏆 Advanced Group
Thursday 9 July 2026
🕒 Workshop Time
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location
Cox’s Bay Pavilion
44–66 West End Road
Westmere, Auckland 1022
Additional Auckland locations may open based on demand.
👥 Group Size
Maximum 10 Students Per Group
✔ Structured coaching and interactive training
✔ Practical exercises and guided game analysis
✔ Short breaks throughout the session
✔ A fun 7-round tournament experience
✔ Prize and medal presentation for tournament winners
⭐ Why Students Love These Events
✔ Competitive but supportive atmosphere
✔ Opportunity to win prizes and medals
✔ Small-group learning with individual attention
✔ Practical experience through tournament games
✔ Motivating environment with ambitious students
🚀 Limited Spaces