Chess Academy for Girls

We are an online chess academy created for girls who want to learn, improve, and feel confident while playing. Our goal is to provide a supportive and relatable environment where students can grow both in chess and in themselves.

Chess teaches girls to think without limits

The board is an equal playing field. Here's why chess is one of the most empowering tools we can give young girls.

Our welcoming environment

We are an all-female coaching team creating a safe, encouraging space where girls can learn, make mistakes, grow, and thrive — free from the pressures often found in mixed competitive environments.

Chess is not just a game. For girls it’s a declaration: I belong at every table.
— Girls Who Checkmate, founding philosophy

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Critical Thinking

Every move teaches consequence, logic and long-term planning.

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Focus & Memory

Chess strengthens concentration and working memory at any age.

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Confidence

Winning (and losing) gracefully builds resilience that lasts a lifetime.

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Community

Find new frriends and join a growing sisterhood of female chess players.

+15%

Math scores improvement*

Reading comprehension gains*

1 in 8

Top players globally are girls*

“My daughter used to feel nervous about chess, but now she actually looks forward to every lesson.” – Sarah M., Parent of a 9-year-old “The coaches really understand how to connect with young girls. That made a huge difference for us.” – Emily R., Parent “We’ve seen not only improvement in chess, but also in confidence and focus.” – David K., Parent of a 12-year-old “My child is more patient and thinks more carefully before making decisions, even outside of chess.” – Laura T., Parent “It’s rare to find coaches who are both strong players and genuinely supportive.” – Michael B., Parent “My daughter feels comfortable asking questions and that has helped her improve so much.” – Jessica L., Parent of a beginner student “The environment feels very positive and encouraging, which is exactly what we were looking for.” – Amanda S., Parent “We wanted something structured but also motivating, and this has been a great balance.” – Daniel H., Parent of an 11-year-old “My daughter is more confident competing now and actually enjoys the process.” – Rachel P., Parent “The lessons are clear, engaging, and tailored to the student’s level.” – Kevin A., Parent

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“My daughter used to feel nervous about chess, but now she actually looks forward to every lesson.” – Sarah M., Parent of a 9-year-old “The coaches really understand how to connect with young girls. That made a huge difference for us.” – Emily R., Parent “We’ve seen not only improvement in chess, but also in confidence and focus.” – David K., Parent of a 12-year-old “My child is more patient and thinks more carefully before making decisions, even outside of chess.” – Laura T., Parent “It’s rare to find coaches who are both strong players and genuinely supportive.” – Michael B., Parent “My daughter feels comfortable asking questions and that has helped her improve so much.” – Jessica L., Parent of a beginner student “The environment feels very positive and encouraging, which is exactly what we were looking for.” – Amanda S., Parent “We wanted something structured but also motivating, and this has been a great balance.” – Daniel H., Parent of an 11-year-old “My daughter is more confident competing now and actually enjoys the process.” – Rachel P., Parent “The lessons are clear, engaging, and tailored to the student’s level.” – Kevin A., Parent 〰️

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