Online chess lessons · New Zealand
Online Chess Lessons for Kids in New Zealand
Why families in New Zealand choose us
Serious chess teaching, from your home
Small batches of 4–6
Every child gets the coach's attention, not a lecture to a crowd.
FIDE-rated coaches
Experienced coaches who play and teach rated chess.
Six clear levels
A curated path from Beginner to FIDE-Rated Preparation.
Every class recorded
Missed a class or want to revise? The recording is there.
Classes from New Zealand
Time zones, recordings and fees
New Zealand is well ahead of India, so we confirm a batch that suits your child's day at registration. Every class is recorded, and one-to-one coaching is flexible across time zones.
One-to-one coaching is arranged flexibly across time zones, so it can fit around your family's week. See pricing and programs.
Chess in New Zealand
Ratings and tournaments
The national body is the New Zealand Chess Federation. New Zealand players are rated through the New Zealand Chess Federation. A FIDE rating is a separate international rating, earned in FIDE-rated tournaments. Our FIDE-rated coaches explain how it fits with your child's national rating and which events suit their level.
Questions from parents in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Can classes work with New Zealand's time difference?
Batch timings are confirmed for your time zone when you register, every class is recorded, and one-to-one coaching can be scheduled around your family's week.
How do online chess lessons work from New Zealand?
New Zealand is well ahead of India, so we confirm a batch that suits your child's day at registration. Every class is recorded, and one-to-one coaching is flexible across time zones. Group classes are live, one hour each, twice a week, with a free Sunday master class and a live practice tournament on top.
How can my child get a chess rating from New Zealand?
New Zealand players are rated through the New Zealand Chess Federation. A FIDE rating is a separate international rating, earned in FIDE-rated tournaments. Our FIDE-rated coaches explain how it fits with your child's national rating and which events suit their level.
What do the classes cost and how do I pay from abroad?
Our fees are published in Indian rupees on the pricing page, and the complete fee is the only fee: no registration, platform or hidden charges. Our team explains how payment works from your country when you book a free demo.
What ages and levels do you teach?
Group classes start at age 5 and one-to-one coaching at age 4, up to 15 years. There are six levels, from complete beginners to FIDE-Rated Preparation.
Try a free demo class
See how The Mind Chess Academy teaches, then decide.