For Parents

Give your child the chess advantage

Expert coaching, detailed progress feedback, and a fun community — all designed for children aged 3 to 14.

Getting Started

Simple from day one

Book a free trial lesson

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Book a free trial

Contact us via WhatsApp or our contact form. We'll match your child with the right coach and schedule a 60-minute free trial lesson.

Try a free chess lesson

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Try it for free

Your first lesson is always free. No payment details required upfront. We want you to be sure it's the right fit.

Choose a credit package

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Choose your package

If you love it, purchase a credit package. Credits never expire. Each lesson deducts 3 to 9 credits depending on duration.

Track your child's chess progress

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Track progress

After every lesson, receive detailed written feedback. Watch your child climb the leaderboard and unlock armor levels.

Our Programs

The right lesson for every child

Happy Pawn coach teaching chess at home

Private Home Lessons

A Happy Pawn coach visits your home in Bangkok for a personalised one-on-one session. We bring all the equipment. Ideal for beginners to advanced players.

  • Tailored to your child's level and pace
  • Detailed written feedback after every session
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Ages 3–14
Online chess lesson

Online Private Sessions

Live one-on-one chess coaching via Lichess.org — no software to install, no prior account needed. Perfect for families outside Bangkok or with busy schedules.

  • Same quality as in-person lessons
  • Lichess board + video/audio
  • Homework and puzzles assigned
  • Available worldwide
Young children at chess story time

Chess Story Time (Ages 3–5)

A magical introduction to chess for our youngest learners. We combine storytelling, chess piece characters, and token-based rewards to make learning genuinely fun.

  • Introduces each chess piece through stories
  • Token reward system keeps kids motivated
  • Available as private home or online sessions
  • No prior chess knowledge required
Children at a chess and coding camp

Chess & Coding Camps

During school holidays, we run multi-day camps combining chess strategy with Scratch coding. A unique STEM-enrichment experience kids love.

  • 5-day camps during major school breaks
  • Chess strategy + Scratch coding
  • Trophy and prize ceremonies
  • Ages 5–14

The Happy Pawn Difference

More than just chess lessons

We've built a complete learning system around chess that develops real-world skills.

Post-lesson written feedback

Post-lesson feedback

Written feedback after every single class

Gamified chess learning with levels and rewards

Gamified learning

Points, tokens, armor levels, and leaderboards

Real chess tournaments and competitions

Real tournaments

Quarterly in-person + monthly online competitions

Happy Pawn Chess Club

Ready to start your child's chess journey?

The first lesson is always free. No commitment required.