Scholastic Chess

Team Training Before the World Championships!

Last Saturday, we were delighted to host a special training session for the players representing Scholastic AniChess and the Hong Kong Youth Chess Association at the upcoming FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2026.

Players from both teams came together at the Scholastic Chess venue for an afternoon of practice games, preparation, and friendly competition.

The session provided a great opportunity to test ideas, gain valuable match experience, and prepare for one of the biggest chess events ever hosted in Hong Kong.

Most importantly, it was a fantastic atmosphere filled with chess, teamwork, and a shared passion for the game. 🤝♟️

A big thank you to all players, coaches, and parents who made this training session possible.

We wish both teams the best of luck in the World Championships and look forward to following their journey!

♟️ Magnus Carlsen is coming to Hong Kong.

Scholastic Chess is proud to be the official education partner of this unique event organised by AniChess and the Hong Kong China Chess Federation.

On June 16, students, parents, and chess fans will have an opportunity to experience:

⭐ Live Magnus Carlsen Community Q&A
⭐ AniChess Magnus Cup Finals with top Grandmasters
⭐ Simultaneous exhibitions with Magnus Carlsen

🔥 We are especially proud that GM Oleksandr Bortnyk and GM Alex Shimanov — members of Team Scholastic AniChess at the World Team Championships — will also participate in the event with their own Grandmaster simultaneous exhibitions and activities.

⭐ Autographs, professional photos, and special activities throughout the evening

🎟️ Special offer for our community:

Use promo code: SCHOLASTIC
to receive 10% OFF tickets

⚠️ Ticket availability is becoming extremely limited.

🔗 Get tickets here:
https://www.magnusinhk.com/

📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 5.00 - 8.30
📍 The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong

See you there! ♟️

♟️ Scholastic Chess Team Will Compete at the FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026!

We are proud to announce that Scholastic Chess Team will compete in the FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 in Hong Kong! This international event will bring together teams from around the world for one of the biggest amateur team competitions ever hosted in Hong Kong.

Our team will be led by Team Captain and Scholastic Chess Coach Menuri Sachintha Kodikara, together with our players representing the Scholastic community on the international stage.

For our team, this is a unique opportunity to compete in an international event hosted right here in Hong Kong and gain experience against players from different countries and backgrounds.

For Scholastic Chess, it is another important milestone — seeing our students, coaches, and community represented at a world-level event.

We are looking forward to the games, the experience, and the challenge ahead.

Good luck to our team! 💙🧡

♟️ Tournament Ready! Workshop Successfully Completed

On Sunday we hosted our special tournament preparation workshop dedicated entirely to helping students get ready for the busy June competition season.

To make the workshop suitable for players of all levels, students were divided into two groups by playing strength:

🔹 Beginners Group (not rated) — led by Principal Oliver
🔹 Advanced Group (1500-1800 FIDE Rating) — led by Head Coach Pavel

Throughout this 2-hour event, students explored both the theoretical and practical sides of tournament preparation.

Topics included:

✅ Tournament preparation and routines
✅ Rules and practical etiquette
✅ Time management and handling pressure
✅ Common mistakes players make
✅ Team events vs individual tournaments
✅ Practical games and tournament exercises

We were especially happy to welcome both experienced tournament players and students preparing for their very first competitions.

🎁 Parents also received our Digital Tournament Guide to support students beyond the workshop.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us — and good luck to all students in the upcoming June tournaments! ♟️

Scholastic Chess Summer Camps 2026 are now open for registration!

This summer we are launching 4 weeks of structured chess training designed for students from beginners discovering chess to experienced tournament players looking to improve their practical skills.

✅ FIDE Master-led coaching
✅ Two Hong Kong locations
✅ Small-group learning
✅ Practical games & tournament training
✅ ChessKid premium access
✅ Structured homework & progress tracking
✅ All levels welcome

Our camps combine serious learning with an engaging and supportive atmosphere where students learn through play, competition, and interactive activities.

📍 Central & Kowloon
📅 Multiple weeks available throughout the summer

🔗 REGISTER https://www.scholasticchess.hk/summer
Or visit our website: Events → Summer Camps

⚠️ Places are limited and some groups are expected to fill early

A bit late with the recap — but definitely better late than never 😊

We’ve just released a new video from the Hong Kong Interschool & Open Team Chess Championship 2026, where GM Alex Shimanov analyzes some of the most exciting and shocking games from the event!

There’s a good chance your game (or your child’s game) was featured and analyzed by one of our famous Grandmasters and Scholastic AniChess Team members ♟️

Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo4MtX9IqMk&t=1174s

A bit late with the recap — but definitely better late than never 😊

We’ve just released a new video from the Hong Kong Interschool & Open Team Chess Championship 2026, where GM Alex Shimanov analyzes some of the most exciting and shocking games from the event!

There’s a good chance your game (or your child’s game) was featured and analyzed by one of our famous Grandmasters and Scholastic AniChess Team members ♟️

Youtube channel link in profile!

♟️ Tournament Ready! — Special Workshop for Tournament Preparation

With many team and individual competitions coming this June, we are launching a special workshop fully dedicated to helping students prepare for tournaments confidently and professionally.

📅 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Scholastic Chess Hong Kong (Central)

💡 Suitable for:
•⁠ ⁠Experienced tournament players
•⁠ ⁠Students preparing for their very first competition

During the workshop students will learn:
✅ How to prepare before a tournament
✅ Tournament rules and practical etiquette
✅ Time management and handling pressure
✅ Common mistakes young players make
✅ How to approach team and individual events

🎁 Parents will also receive a Digital Tournament Guide after the session.

👨‍🏫 Led by FM Pavel Martynov
(Head Coach of Scholastic Chess Hong Kong)

🔗 Registration:
https://shorturl.at/EjEZw

⚠️ Limited spots available

Team Scholastic Anichess is going to the 2026 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships

GM , GM Alexandr Shimanov, and FM take to the board. Joined by Marco Da Silva, Ozias Avidan, WCM Saloni Anandpara, Jaiden Lau, Lincoln Or, and Amartya Agarwal. Captain: Principal Oliver Conran.

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Bringing the world to Hong Kong, and Hong Kong to the world. More soon.

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