About Our Founder

Founder

Visionary Leader in Chess Education

Professional Player & Chess Educator

With Bachelor in Teaching with Honours, I was a 5 years experience formal teacher servicing under KPM. In 2024, I became a full time chess coach. With great passion and vision in education world, I actively involve in chess tournaments and coaching students from πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡¨πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡°πŸ‡·πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί from the age 3.5 years old until 80 years old. In order to educate more youngsters, 17 professional coaches and I work together as Eden Chess Academy.

"Chess is not just a game; it's a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. My mission is to guide every student on this journey with excellence, patience, and genuine care."

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Our Training Philosophy

Building Chess Players, Not Just Winning Games

At Eden Chess Academy, we believe that chess education extends far beyond memorizing openings and calculating moves. We focus on developing complete chess players with strong fundamentals, strategic vision, and resilience.

Our approach combines modern coaching techniques with proven classical methods, adapted to each student's unique learning style and goals.

Our Core Principles

  • Fundamental-First Approach: Master the basics before complex strategies
  • Personalized Learning: Tailored plans for every student
  • Growth Mindset: Celebrate progress and learn from challenges
  • Holistic Development: Build confidence and leadership alongside chess skills
  • Regular Assessment: Track progress and adjust methods accordingly

We teach chess as a tool for developing:

  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Pattern recognition and analysis
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Emotional control and sportsmanship
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Concentration and focus
  • Creativity and imagination