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ABCHESS, founded by International Master Berik Akkozov in 2016 as a professional chess school, is now an innovative chess-learning ecosystem that offers all-around education. With live online lessons, an E-Learning platform, and weekly online tournaments, we provide accessible chess education for all ages and levels, from beginners to masters.
We promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and cognitive development, help improve concentration and attention to detail. Our program helps to develop abstract thinking, prediction, and pattern recognition skills that transfer to academic performance and beyond.
Our mission is to make high-quality education accessible and nurture all-around development through chess.
Awarded by FIDE for innovation in online training in 2021
Students trained
Countries
Prize winners
10 000+
50+
100+
World-class online chess training
FIDE Online Chess Training Award 2021
ACCESSIBLE high-quality chess education
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Logic, Critical Thinking and Creativity
Chess improves concentration, logic, memory, reading, problem solving skills, planning, etc.
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HIGHLY QUALIFIED COACHES
Our coaches have at least 5 years of tutoring experience.
They keep our students engaged and help them progress fast.
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STEP-BY-STEP PROGRAM
Our unique learning program was developed by an International Master with 15+ years of teaching experience
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HIGH ENGAGEMENT
Children never get bored thanks to gamification and well-adapted difficulty of the course and its duration.
TIMELINE
TIMELINE
2016
Founded in Almaty
2017
3 National champions
10 in-person chess clubs
10 in-person chess clubs
2018
Issued ABCHESS books
E-learning (Android)
E-learning (Android)
2019
World School Chess Championship 2019 prize winner (x2)
E-Learning platform (iOS)
E-Learning platform (iOS)
2020
E-Learning platform (WEB)
Online school launch
Online school launch
2021
2022
Interactive group lessons (AB-Class)
2023
World School Chess Championship 2023 prize winner
TIMELINE
TIMELINE
2016
Founded in Almaty
2017
3 National champions
10 in-person chess clubs
10 in-person chess clubs
2018
Issued ABCHESS books
E-learning (Android)
E-learning (Android)
2019
World School Chess Championship 2019 prize winners (x2)
E-Learning platform (iOS)
E-Learning platform (iOS)
2020
E-Learning platform (WEB)
Online school launch
Online school launch
2021
2022
Interactive group lessons (AB-Class)
2023
World School Chess Championship 2023 prize winner
OUR TEAM
BERIK AKKOZOV
Founder, International Master (IM)
"ABCHESS is an innovative chess learning ecosystem dedicated to releasing each student's versatile potential, both on the chessboard and in personal development."
KANAT SHARIPOV
Co-founder, CEO
"I see chess as a great tool or rather platform for the development of skills that are so important nowadays: long-term vision, focus, and strategic thinking. Our goal is to make it accessible for everyone."
ADELINA BEISEN
Business Development Director
"ABCHESS delivers online lessons along with in-person activities thus providing a comprehensive education experience. We constantly work towards improving our innovative approach and methodology for the benefit of the kids."
"My natural longing for high quality service aligns with the principles of ABCHESS - we do everything possible to help children develop their mental abilities and facilitate effective service for the parents. The more kids we teach the more impactful is my daily work"
GAUKHAR ISSAYEVA
Client Success Manager
PARENT REVIEWS
FAQ
Any device with a screen and an internet connection: laptop, tablet or smartphone
We recommend to start at the age of 5
We provide both individual and group lessons with a coach
Paypal, Paysend, bank transfer, and crypto
Contact us
+1 937 583 1999
support@ab-chess.com
support@ab-chess.com