Dartford Junior Chess Club

Weekly chess sessions for young minds aged 8 to 18. Build strategy, confidence, and friendships every Wednesday and Friday evening.

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GM-Led Online Lessons

Learn chess from a Grandmaster every Monday. Interactive sessions suitable for all levels, from just £15 per session.

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Join our chess community — sessions for all ages and abilities

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Weekly Chess Clubs

Join us every Wednesday and Friday evening for 90 minutes of chess coaching, tactics training, and tournament play. Groups tailored to all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Holiday Chess Camps

Full-day chess camps during school holidays packed with lessons, puzzles, rapid tournaments, and fun activities. Perfect for keeping young minds sharp and entertained.

Private Coaching

One-to-one sessions with experienced coaches, tailored to your child's level and goals. Ideal for players who want focused improvement and personalised guidance.

What Parents & Players Say

"Brilliant club — well organised sessions with a calm, focused atmosphere. My son loves coming every week."

Parent of U10 Player

"The coaching is accessible for all levels. My daughter started as a complete beginner and now plays competitively — she's grown so much in confidence."

Parent of U8 Player

"The coach is very polite and accommodating. The kids are always engaged and learning. We'll definitely keep coming back."

Parent of U12 Player

Online Chess Lessons

Learn chess from a Grandmaster every Monday — small groups, all levels welcome

GM-Led Sessions

Every Monday, our resident Grandmaster leads engaging online lessons covering openings, tactics, and endgames for players of all abilities.

Group Format

Interactive sessions with personal attention. All levels welcome, from just £15 per session or £130 for a full term.

Flexible Learning

Can't make a session? Recordings are available for all participants. Block booking discounts available for regular learners.

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Our Coaches

Learn from experienced players who are passionate about helping young chess players improve

GM Boris Chatalbashev

Grandmaster • Peak Rating 2613

Four-times Bulgarian Chess Champion and 2023 Danish Champion, Boris brings world-class expertise to our online lessons every Monday. His ability to explain complex positions clearly makes him an exceptional coach for ambitious young players.

Miro Danov

Head Coach

With a background developing hundreds of engineers in the IT sector, Miro applies structured coaching methodology to chess development. He runs the weekly club sessions and ensures every child has a clear path to improvement.

Desi Danova

Assistant Coach • FIDE School Instructor

A fully qualified FIDE School Instructor, Desi specialises in working with our youngest members who are learning how the pieces move. Her patient, encouraging approach gives beginners the confidence to take their first steps in chess.