Chess Coaching Sydney | Schools, Online and In Person | ReelChess
ReelChess
Sydney · Est. 2023 · Term 2 2026
The New Age of Chess

Building
Strong
Players. Developing exceptional thinkers across Australia

ReelRating — Coming 2026

Structured chess coaching through school programs, live online sessions, and in person training. Measurable progress at every level — from first moves to competitive play.

★★★★★ 5.0 Google · 10+ School Partners · Sydney NSW
ReelChess chess coaching session Sydney
10+Schools across NSW
5★Google rated
School Chess Programs Online Coaching Australia Wide Saturday Training Schofields Tuesday Chess — The Ponds Tournament Rating System ReelChess Academy — Coming Soon Term 2 2026 Enrolments Open School Chess Programs Online Coaching Australia Wide Saturday Training Schofields Tuesday Chess — The Ponds Tournament Rating System ReelChess Academy — Coming Soon Term 2 2026 Enrolments Open
Partner schools across NSW
The Ponds High School School partner School partner School partner School partner Rouse Hill School partner Santa Sophia Catholic College
10+
Schools across NSW
5+
Years coaching chess
44th
Australia in world chess — we are changing this
Top 10
Our goal for Australian chess
Google Reviews

What Families Say

★★★★★
5.0on Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Rayman Singh and his team are exceptionally professional and dedicated. Their teaching approach is structured, engaging, and perfectly suited for young learners. My son consistently looked forward to each session."

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Nagendra Raja
Parent · Google Review
★★★★★

"My son and daughter attended the after school program and absolutely loved it. Clear progress from both — we are very happy parents."

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Uma R
Parent of two · Google Review
★★★★★

"My son absolutely loves his chess class with coach Rayman. He has improved enormously in a very short amount of time."

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Garvita Rajani
Parent · Google Review
Coaching Programs

Structured Programs.
Clear Pathways.

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School chess programs Sydney
School Programs

School Chess Programs

Delivered on campus across NSW. Structured curriculum, equipment, and parent reporting all provided. Starting from $15 + GST per student.

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Online Coaching

Online Coaching

Live structured sessions from anywhere in Australia. Accelerated program runs Monday and Tuesday — Term 2 now open.

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In person chess coaching Sydney
In Person · Sydney

In Person Coaching

Tuesday at The Ponds and Saturday groups at Schofields — true beginners through advanced tournament prep.

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By Request

Homeschool Program

Flexible structured chess for homeschooled students. Same quality instruction, tailored scheduling.

By Request

Senior Program

Chess coaching for adults and seniors. Structured, social, and genuinely enjoyable.

Tournaments and Bootcamps

The New Age of Chess.
In Your School.

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School and Interschool Tournaments

Professionally Run School Tournaments

We take care of everything — structure, officiating, coaching support, and filming. Your school provides the space. We deliver the experience.

  • Professionally organised and run by ReelChess
  • Custom formats for your school and students
  • All levels from beginners to competitive players
  • Optional live music, giant chess, guest speaker
  • Filming and photography included
  • Prizes and certificates for all participants

Make your school the stage.

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ReelChess Bootcamps

Intensive Programs for Schools

Half day, full day, or multi-day intensive programs. Structured, high energy, and genuinely engaging for every student.

  • Half day, full day, or multi-day formats
  • Structured progressive curriculum throughout
  • Giant chess and interactive activities available
  • Can be organised and delivered within one week
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Student learning chess ReelChess Sydney

Chess is the vehicle. Clear thinking is the outcome.

Rayman Singh — Founder, ReelChess

Why ReelChess

More Than a Game.
A System.

Chess is taught here as a discipline — structured, measurable, and progressive. Students do not simply play games. They learn to calculate, plan, evaluate, and decide under pressure. Every session builds on the last.

Every student is on a clearly defined path. Every parent knows where their child is. Every school can see the results.

01

Structured curriculum from beginner to elite

Clearly defined development levels. Students always know where they are and what comes next.

02

Theory combined with practical play

Every session blends instruction, puzzles, and real gameplay. Students apply everything immediately.

03

Measurable progress every term

Tournament ratings, certificates, and parent reports. Progress is always visible.

The ReelChess System

We Measure What Others Ignore.

Two rating systems that track both chess skill and cognitive performance. The only coaching program in Australia that measures how students think — not just how they play.

Tournament Rating is live now. ReelRating — our problem-solving and decision-making metric — is in development and will be publicly visible later in 2026.

"Chess is the vehicle. Problem-solving is the skill that lasts a lifetime. Tracking both is what makes ReelChess different."

Rayman Singh — Founder, ReelChess
Rating System 01 · Live Now

Tournament
Rating

Elo-style rating measuring pure chess skill. Updated after every tournament, school match, and Academy blitz. Visible, motivating, and legitimate.

Example — Current Rating
1,247↑ +42 this term
BeginnerAdvanced
  • Updated after tournaments and school matches
  • Visible to students, parents, and schools
  • Tracked in Airtable — integrated with Academy
  • Real motivation through measurable progress
Rating System 02 · Coming Soon

ReelRating

Measures problem-solving, decision-making, and reflection. Tracks how students think during games and Academy exercises. In development — not publicly visible yet.

Coming — Problem-Solving Score
847
DevelopingElite Thinker
  • Tracks problem-solving and decision-making
  • Students reflect on decisions in Academy sessions
  • Builds identity as a capable thinker
  • Launching publicly with Academy — late 2026

Not publicly visible yet — launching with the ReelChess Academy in 2026

The Coaching Team

Meet Your Coaches

Full Team →
Rayman Singh ReelChess
Founder and Head Coach

Rayman Singh

Under 12 State Champion in 4 months. Rated 2300 online. Built ReelChess to make serious chess education accessible to every student in Australia.

Marcus Bolton ReelChess
Chess Coach

Marcus Bolton

School chess champion throughout his schooling years. Relentless energy and a natural ability to connect with students of all ages and levels.

Fedrick Fernando Simarmata ReelChess
Chess Coach

Fedrick Fernando Simarmata

Rated 2000 online. A natural educator with a gift for making complex chess ideas click for students of any age. A firm favourite across Sydney.

Beyond the Board

Skills for Life

Benefits of Chess →

Problem Solving

Tackle challenges with logic, creativity, and multi-step reasoning that extends into academics and life.

Strategic Thinking

Learn to anticipate, plan, and make informed decisions under pressure with confidence and clarity.

Focus and Discipline

Strengthen concentration, perseverance, and resilience through structured practice and competitive play.

Confidence and Leadership

Gain poise through achievement, milestone recognition, and structured competitive experience.

Time Management

Learn to manage limited resources effectively and make strong choices under time pressure.

Scholarship Support

Many students have used ReelChess as a reference for high school scholarships. We are happy to help.

Free Chess Content

Learn Chess Free on YouTube.

Rayman Singh and the ReelChess team publish free chess lessons, tactics, and improvement content on YouTube. Hundreds of students have improved just from the videos alone.

Subscribe to get notified when ReelChess Academy launches — the full digital chess platform is coming.

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More on YouTube

Full playlist of free lessons

Tactics, openings, strategy — all free.

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Pathways and Recognition

Track Progress.
Earn Recognition.
Open Opportunities.

ReelChess programs give every student clear goals, measurable progress, and formal recognition. Certificates and letters of excellence support scholarship and selective school applications.

  • Structured levels from beginner through to competitive
  • Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald, Diamond and Ruby certificates
  • Letters of excellence for outstanding performers
  • Scholarship support — many students have used ReelChess as a reference
  • Tournament pathways for competitive players
  • Progress reports and video recaps every term

Do not hesitate to reach out if you need something personal written for a scholarship or school application — especially if your child is excelling.

ReelChess student achievement
Coming Soon

Something Huge
is Coming.

Australia is ranked 44th in the world at chess. We are building the platform to change that.

ReelChess Academy is a full digital learning platform with structured content, problem solving development, and our brand new ReelRating system — revolutionising how chess progress is tracked.

ReelRating System Structured Content Problem Solving Monthly Tournaments New Age of Chess
ReelChess
Academy — In Development

Chess improvement platform with structured progressive content

ReelRating — a new way to measure how you think

Monthly online blitz tournaments with rating updates

Reflection and problem-solving exercises every session

School and parent dashboards with progress reports

In Development · 2026

Start Your
Chess Journey.

ReelChess programs are designed for every student — from absolute beginners to competitive players. Term 2 2026 enrolments are open now.

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