ULAMAIFYCHESS
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ULAMAIFY CHESS · LIVE SMALL-GROUP COACHING
Every move gets personal guidance.
With no more than four students, every child gets live coaching to pause, think, plan, explain, and improve—not just play.
Turn screen time
into thinking time.
Chess is more than a game.
It is practice for life.
Children are growing up around instant answers, quick reactions, and constant distraction. Chess offers something increasingly rare: a reason to slow down.
Every game becomes a safe place to examine choices, recover from a mistake, test a new idea, and try again.
02 / WHAT CHILDREN ARE REALLY LEARNING
Five habits that grow with every thoughtful move.
The board gives immediate, understandable feedback. With a thoughtful coach, even a mistake becomes useful.
Focus
Learning to stay with a problem long enough to understand it—not rush toward the first answer.
One move at a time →
03 / THE THINKING ROUTINE
Every move exercises
a way of thinking.
The goal is not to move quickly. It is to build a calm mental routine children can use again and again.
Pause
Create a moment between impulse and action.
04 / THE SMALL-GROUP ADVANTAGE
Small enough to notice every move—and every child.
In a class of no more than four students, the coach can notice where a child hesitates, which patterns they see, how they respond to mistakes, and which question helps them move forward.
- ✓ Not a crowded online lecture
- ✓ Not playing alone against an app
- ✓ Not memorizing without understanding
- ✓ Live guidance, conversation, and practice
05 / WHAT A CLASS FEELS LIKE
Curiosity, conversation, and practice.
Children do not only watch. They solve, choose, explain, play, and reflect.
Warm welcome
A quick puzzle wakes up curious minds.
One clear idea
A useful strategy explained in child-friendly language.
Solve together
Children notice, suggest, and explain their thinking.
Friendly practice
Live games and challenges with the coach nearby.
Reflect & grow
One important moment becomes the next learning step.
06 / BEYOND THE BOARD
A chess habit can become a life habit.
We are not only helping children learn where pieces move. We are helping them practice how thoughtful decisions are made.
07 / RESEARCH, WITHOUT THE HYPE
Evidence-informed.
Human-centered.
Educational research suggests that well-structured chess instruction can support mathematical thinking, working memory, planning, and other cognitive skills.
We do not promise that chess will make a child a genius. We offer something more honest: guided practice in attention, decision-making, problem-solving, and learning from mistakes.
08 / PARENT QUESTIONS
Everything you may be wondering.
Clear answers for choosing a comfortable starting point.
No. Children can begin from different starting points. We ask about experience so we can recommend an appropriate small group.
Never more than four. Every child has room to participate, and the coach has time to understand how each student thinks.
No. Classes are live and interactive, with a coach who responds, asks questions, and guides practice in real time.
Mistakes are expected. The coach helps children examine what happened, find the next possibility, and continue without embarrassment.
Not at all. The first priority is an engaging, thoughtful foundation. Competitive growth can follow later if a child is interested.
THE FIRST MOVE IS EASY
One thoughtful move can begin a new way of thinking.
Tell us about your child’s experience and schedule. We will help you find a welcoming place to begin.
Go to Enrollment Form ↓No pressure. Just a conversation about the right starting point.Choose the right rhythm for your child
Live, thoughtful chess coaching in a small group of no more than four students.
4 Sessions/month
One live small-group chess session each week, with time to practice between lessons.
Billed monthly
Choose Once a WeekMembership includes:
- One live coaching session each week
- Never more than 4 students
- Students matched by age and chess level
- Guided Lichess practice and game analysis
- Monthly small-group chess tournament
- Ulamaify online Chess Club access
- Progress updates for parents
8 Sessions/month
Two live small-group chess sessions each week for more practice, feedback, and momentum.
Billed monthly
Choose Twice A WeekEverything in Weekly, plus:
- Two live coaching sessions each week
- More coach feedback and guided practice
- More frequent game review and analysis
- Never more than 4 students
- Monthly small-group chess tournament
- Ulamaify online Chess Club access
- Progress updates for parents
4 Sessions/month
One live small-group chess session each week, reserved for a full three-month learning cycle.
Billed every 3 months
Choose Once A WeekMembership includes:
- One live coaching session each week
- Never more than 4 students
- Students matched by age and chess level
- Guided Lichess practice and game analysis
- Monthly small-group chess tournament
- Ulamaify online Chess Club access
- Progress updates for parents
8 Sessions/month
Two live small-group chess sessions each week for a focused three-month learning cycle.
Billed every 3 months
Choose Twice A WeekEverything in Weekly, plus:
- Two live coaching sessions each week
- More coach feedback and guided practice
- More frequent game review and analysis
- Never more than 4 students
- Monthly small-group chess tournament
- Ulamaify online Chess Club access
- Progress updates for parents
Secure your child’s place. Class availability depends on age and chess-level matching.