HEAD COACH  MAX

Hi! I am Max, an International Master and active tournament player rated 2386 FIDE. In 2022 I earned my title with 3 straight IM norm performances and reached #7 on the Canadian national rankings. peak classical FIDE rating is 2436, and my peak Lichess Bullet rating is 2915. I have 8 years of experience coaching players of all levels, including top finishers at the Chess Challenge and CYCC. Let’s improve together!

COACH  LUKE

6 time Canadian Scholastic Chess Champion

● Winner of Canadian Youth Chess Championship

● Placed top 20 at the World Youth Chess Championship

● International Chess Team event 2nd place performance.

COACH JAMES

James is humbled and ecstatic to be part of the Chess minds team. Still a student of the game, he hopes that his students can share that same passion to never stop learning, stay hungry and follow their dreams.

James has 20 years experience coaching in public and private schools and has worked with students that have represented BC and team Canada.

COACH ASHTON 

Hi my name is Ashton Taylor, I am an active member in the chess community and have over 5 years of teaching experience in private lessons and school groups (online and in person). My cfc peak rating is 2218, (lichess peak 2589). I have competed in many events such as the 2024 canadian championship and represented the province in matches such as BC vs Alberta and BC vs Washington.

COACH MARTIN 

Coach Martin is an active chess player and teaches chess in schools across Vancouver. He enjoys working with kids to help them achieve their goals on the board.

COACH：CLEMENT

Coach Clement have more than 10 years of experience teaching youth about Coding, Math and Chess.
And have taught the above subjects at various learning centers, public and private schools in the Greater Vancouver area.