ReelChess
Academy.
A full digital chess learning platform. Structured content, the ReelRating system, monthly tournaments, and problem-solving built into every step.
Chess is just
the beginning.
ReelChess Academy is being built to be the world's leading platform for strategic thinking and problem solving, with chess as the foundation.
Students will not just learn openings and tactics. They will develop the same thinking skills on the board that carry directly into school performance, decision making, and life.
A community, a curriculum, and a recognition system that makes improvement visible, measurable, and genuinely motivating from day one.
"We are creating a community and a structured academy that will craft chess masters and strategic thinkers, on and off the board."
Chess improvement platform
Structured content covering all levels, from first moves to competitive play. Every lesson builds on the last.
Problem solving tools
Chess is the vehicle. The platform teaches students how to think, not just how to play, with exercises that transfer directly to real life.
Curriculum-backed content
Every piece of content on the platform is backed by the same 300-page curriculum used in our school and coaching programs.
Monthly tournaments
Competitive events built into the platform so students apply what they learn in real games against peers from across Australia and beyond.
Parent dashboards
Parents see exactly where their child is, what they are working on, and how they are improving, in real time.
Mobile app
Full platform access on any device. Learn, compete, and track progress from anywhere.
Everything you need
to get better.
ReelChess Academy is being built from the ground up as a complete chess improvement platform. Here is what is coming.
Structured Video Lessons
Every lesson follows the same progressive curriculum used in our school programs. From first moves to advanced competitive preparation.
Daily Puzzle Training
Pattern recognition, tactical calculation, and endgame puzzles calibrated to each student's level. Two to three per day, tracked automatically.
Monthly Tournaments
Competitive events run through the platform. Students compete against peers at their level from across Australia and internationally.
ReelRating Dashboard
Live dual rating system tracking both chess performance and cognitive development. Students and parents see exactly where improvement is happening.
Certificates and Milestones
The full ReelChess certificate system built into the platform. Bronze through to Mastermind, earned and tracked digitally.
Student Community
A structured community for students to connect, discuss, and grow together. Moderated, safe, and built around chess and thinking skills.
Where We Are Now.
School Programs and In Person Coaching
10+ schools across NSW, Tuesday Chess at The Ponds, Saturday groups at Schofields, and online coaching running nationally.
RunningWaitlist and Early Access Program
Waitlist open now. Early access members will be the first to trial the platform, shape the content, and lock in founding member pricing.
Open NowPlatform Launch, Video Courses and ReelRating
Full Academy launch with structured video content, the ReelRating system, puzzle training, and the parent dashboard.
Coming SoonMobile App and Monthly Tournaments
Full mobile app across iOS and Android. Monthly competitive tournaments built into the platform for all levels.
In DevelopmentJoin the
Waitlist.
Be the first to know when ReelChess Academy launches. Early access members get founding member pricing and shape how the platform is built.
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