Chess lessons for children, taught by a Candidate Master
CM Rahul Babu runs a group class on Wednesday evenings and 1-to-1 lessons through the week, for complete beginners through to tournament players.
Puzzle: Black to play
GM Vladimir Fedoseev vs GM Magnus Carlsen, FIDE World Cup, Sochi 2021. White has just played 18. Nd1. What did Carlsen play?
Show answer
18…Rxf4! Magnus realises that White's dark squares are vulnerable, so he sacrifices the exchange so he can dominate the dark squares for the rest of the game.
Play through the rest of the game
Puzzle position, Black to play
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Tip: use the left and right arrow keys to step through the moves.
Meet your coach, CM Rahul Babu
- Candidate Master title
- National winner
- Rated 2400 on chess.com, in the top 0.1% of players
- 4th place in the weekend congress at the British Chess Championships
Whether you’re just starting or aiming for higher levels of play, I’m here to be your mentor, guide and companion in your chess journey. Let’s make every move count.
Rahul Babu
Two ways to learn
Wednesday group class
Wednesdays, 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
£180 for 10 lessons
Learn alongside other children. Parents can see lessons left and pay online in the parent portal.
1-to-1 lessons
Saturday or Sunday mornings, or Tuesday, Thursday or Friday evenings
£45 for 1 hour
£40 for 45 minutes
Lessons built around your child’s level and goals, with homework after each one.
Book your child’s first class
Tell us about your child and the class you’d like. We reply within 48 hours.
Already with us? Log in to the parent portal to see lessons left and pay online.