Welcome to

Edinburgh Chess Academy

Creating excellence, on and off the board

About ECA

Founded in 2017 by Andrew Green, Edinburgh Chess Academy offers a modern and engaging way for children to learn chess in a fun and supportive environment.

We’ve introduced thousands of children to chess, many starting from scratch, and helped them develop a lasting love for the game through structured and enjoyable lessons.

Classes are grouped by skill level, so your child learns alongside others at a similar stage. This allows us to tailor each session to be both focused and appropriately challenging, helping every child make real progress while having fun.

We are also proud to have a strong track record of success, with students who have gone on to become British, Commonwealth, European, and even World Champions.

Learn More About ECA

Teaching Options

Group Classes

We run in-person group classes every Sunday morning at Edinburgh Chess Club. Classes are based on strength, and as a child progresses, they move up classes.

Group Classes

Online Group Classes

Weekly classes are a terrific way to learn chess as children make friends and enjoy competing against one another. Classes are based on strength, and as a child progresses, they move up classes.

Online Classes

Chess in Schools

ECA can provide a tutor to visit your school and teach classes either within or after school times. Click below if you want to find out more about the work that we do in schools.

Schools

Private Tuition

If you think that you would benefit from one-one tuition, ECA provides coaches who can help you to progress your chess knowledge through Zoom or face-face lessons. Click below to find out.

Tuition

Here at ECA, we believe that chess is for everybody and we hope that we can make you feel the same. If you have any questions or require information that you cannot find on our site, please contact us and we will respond as soon as possible!

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Welcome to

Edinburgh Chess Academy

Creating excellence, on and off the board

About ECA

Teaching Options

Group Classes

Online Group Classes

Chess in Schools

Private Tuition

Here at ECA, we believe that chess is for everybody and we hope that we can make you feel the same. If you have any questions or require information that you cannot find on our site, please contact us and we will respond as soon as possible!

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