Face to Face.
Focused.
Effective.
Structured group coaching sessions in Sydney. Real coaches, real games, real improvement every term.
Nothing beats being
in the same room.
Online coaching is great for flexibility. In person coaching is better for everything else. When a coach can watch your game live, catch a thinking pattern in the moment, and correct it right then and there, improvement happens faster.
Our in person sessions are deliberately small and structured. Students are grouped by level, coached by an expert, and given real games to apply what they learn before they leave the room.
Real-time feedback on your actual games
A coach watching you play live catches mistakes and thinking patterns that no online session can replicate.
A genuine competitive environment
Playing against others in the same room creates a focus and competitive energy that makes every session more effective.
Structured pathway to tournaments
In person students get direct preparation for competitive play, with tournament exposure built into the program.
Two Locations.
One Standard.
Both programs follow the same structured ReelChess curriculum. Same quality, same coaches, same commitment to getting students genuinely better every term.
Tuesday Chess, The Ponds
A structured weekly coaching session at The Ponds High School. Open to all students from complete beginners through to competitive players. Every session follows the four-part ReelChess curriculum, theory, guided play, puzzles, and review.
- Structured ReelChess curriculum every session
- All experience levels in the same group
- Students grouped by ability within the session
- Term-based enrolment, join anytime
- Certificates awarded for milestone achievement
Saturday Training, Schofields
Our flagship group training program, led by Rayman Singh himself. A longer, more intensive session designed to produce real improvement across the term. Perfect for students who want to take their chess seriously.
- Led by Rayman Singh, Under 12 State Champion, 2300+ online
- Longer sessions for deeper curriculum coverage
- Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Tournament Prep groups
- Tournament preparation built into every term
- Printed certificates for milestone students
Four Parts.
Every Time.
Every ReelChess in person session follows the same four-part structure. Students always leave having learned something and applied it in a real game in the same session.
Theory and Strategy
Openings, tactics, endgames, and strategic planning. A new concept introduced and explained clearly before anything else happens.
Guided Game Play
Students apply the concepts from the theory session in supervised games. The coach watches and guides in real time.
Puzzle and Problem Solving
Pattern recognition exercises calibrated to each student's level. Two to three puzzles per week to build tactical vision.
Review and Reflection
Game analysis, key moments from the session, and a preview of what comes next. Students leave knowing exactly where they are.
Every Student Has
a Clear Path.
Students progress through levels based on skill and understanding, not attendance. You move up when you are ready, and every level has a clear outcome.
Beginner
Perfect for students new to chess or with only casual experience. Every concept is introduced from first principles with no assumptions.
Intermediate
For students who know the rules and want to play with genuine strategy. This level bridges the gap between knowing how to play and actually understanding the game.
Advanced / Tournament Prep
For students with serious ambitions. This level prepares students for competitive tournament play and produces genuine rating improvement.
Enrolment and
Missed Session Policy
We try to be flexible and fair while maintaining the structure our programs need to work properly. Here is everything you need to know before enrolling.
"We always do our best to be flexible and fair while maintaining the structure of our programs."
Good for anyone
who wants to get better.
Our in person programs suit a wide range of students. The common thread is that they all want to improve, not just play.
Ready to Start
Playing Properly?
Both programs are open now. Enrol for the current term or get in touch and we will help you find the right fit for your child.