Monday Coaching
For new and growing players
Mondays · 6:30–7:30pm
Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
$25/ hour
Chess coaching across Melbourne's South East
Where kids fall in love with chess.
Encouraging, inclusive coaching for kids right across Melbourne's South East — from Narre Warren to Berwick, Cranbourne and beyond. Guided by a registered Victorian teacher and national-level chess player, using every tool that helps your child reach their potential.
Registered Victorian Teacher
Ages 5–16, all levels
First lesson free
Another winner 🏅
Northern Stars medallist
Today's challenge
Puzzle of the Day
Pick a level and find the winning move — there's a fresh one every day, just like in every Oz Chess Kids class.
Can you spot the winning move?
Pick a level and make your move — drag a piece or tap two squares.
White to move.
Hooked? This is exactly how every Oz Chess Kids class starts — a puzzle, a smile, a lesson. Come try a real class →
Weekly classes
Three levels. One welcoming club.
Small, friendly groups at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren — welcoming families from right across Melbourne's South East. Every child starts with a free first lesson — no pressure, just a board and a coach who cares.
Monday Coaching
For our advanced players
Mondays · 5:00–6:00pm
Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
$25/ hour
Tuesday Coaching
Sharpen tactics & openings
Tuesdays · 6:30–7:30pm
Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
$25/ hour
Thursday Coaching
Tournament preparation
Thursdays · 5:00–6:00pm
Bunjil Place, Narre Warren
$25/ hour
⚡ Limited spots available — small groups keep the coaching personal.
What makes us different
Coaching built to bring out their highest potential.
At Oz Chess Kids, your child learns from a registered Victorian Teacher and national-level chess player — and we use every effective tool available, including our AI Chess Board, to help each student reach their highest potential.
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A registered Victorian Teacher
A qualified educator who knows how children actually learn — not just how to play chess.
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A national-level chess player
Your child learns from real competitive experience, at every step of their journey.
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Every tool that helps them grow
From hands-on coaching to our AI Chess Board, we use whatever brings each child along fastest.
Live on the board
A tool we use in class
Instant feedback
Helps every level
Step inside a class
This is what an Oz Chess Kids class looks like.
Real students, real games, real focus and real chess development.
Proud moments
Bring out the best potential in your own child.
Medals, trophies and a whole lot of confidence. These are real Oz Chess Kids students — and your child could be next.
Distinction awardsMedals & certificates together
DistinctionMedal & certificate
Team championsInter-school competition
High DistinctionOatlands Primary
Junior winnersMedals all round
Trophy dayIndividual placegetters
Top of the classHigh Distinction
MedallistNorthern Stars
Another High DistinctionNorthern Stars
Northern Star distinctionMedal & certificate
Berwick Fields champChess medallist
Trophy winnerKnight trophy
"Chess gave my son focus he never had before — and he absolutely loves going each week. The coaching is patient, encouraging and genuinely fun."
— A Narre Warren parent
Meet your coach
Coach Kheminda
Passionate, patient and endlessly encouraging — Coach Kheminda is a registered Victorian Teacher and a national-level chess player who has spent years helping Melbourne kids discover what they're capable of over the board. Every class is built on the belief that chess should be inclusive, enthusiastic and fun.
Registered Victorian Teacher
Qualified educator who knows how kids actually learn.
National-level chess player
Competes at the top level — and brings that real experience to every lesson.
Former coach at Chess Ideas
Experienced in taking students from first moves to competition.
Encouraging & inclusive
Every child is welcome, supported and celebrated — whatever their level.
Why chess
More than a game.
The skills kids build over the board show up everywhere — in the classroom, at home, and for life.
Academic skills
Chess sharpens memory, pattern recognition and concentration that carry into schoolwork.
Problem solving
Every move is a puzzle. Kids learn to weigh options and plan several steps ahead.
Analytical thinking
Calculating consequences builds logical, structured reasoning.
Discipline & focus
Patience and self-control grow naturally with every game played.
Get started
Book your free first lesson.
Come and see a class for yourself. No commitment — just bring your child and a curious mind.
Where
Bunjil Place — Boon Wurrung & Wurundjeri Room
2 Patrick NE Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805
2 Patrick NE Dr, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Phone
When
Mon 5:00–6:00pm (Advanced) & 6:30–7:30pm
Tue 6:30–7:30pm · Thu 5:00–6:00pm
Tue 6:30–7:30pm · Thu 5:00–6:00pm
Book your free trial.
Tell us a little about your child and we'll be in touch to lock in a free first lesson — no commitment.
Coaching families from right across Melbourne's South East
Based at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren — an easy trip for families all over Melbourne's South East.
Narre Warren
Narre Warren South
Narre Warren North
Berwick
Beaconsfield
Cranbourne
Cranbourne North
Cranbourne East
Clyde
Clyde North
Hampton Park
Endeavour Hills
Hallam
Doveton
Lynbrook
Lyndhurst
Botanic Ridge
Pearcedale
Devon Meadows
Fountain Gate