01Foundation
New players
Chess Essentials
Build confidence with the board, piece movement, checkmates, and the habits behind thoughtful play.
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Treasured MindsChess AcademyBook a first lesson ↗Think deeper. Play smarter.
Every great mind
holds a winning move.
Purposeful chess lessons and coaching in Trinidad and Tobago that develop calculation, confidence, patience, and character—one move at a time.
♟ Structured learning♞ Personal coaching♛ Growth mindset
Discover the value
in every move.
More than a game
We coach the player.
We cultivate the mind.
At Treasured Minds Chess Academy, chess is a powerful classroom. Our chess classes help students understand ideas—not simply memorise moves—while building strategic thinking skills that reach far beyond the board.
Chess coaching programs
Chess lessons for every player
Clear, progressive coaching meets each student at their level—from beginner chess lessons to competitive tournament preparation.
02Development
Improving players
Tactics & Strategy
Learn to spot patterns, calculate with purpose, plan ahead, and turn good positions into winning ones.
Learn more →03Performance
Competitive players
Tournament Training
Sharpen opening preparation, game analysis, clock management, and the mindset needed for competition.
Learn more →Guided practice board
Put every lesson
into motion.
Use this two-player training board during lessons or for practice at home. Legal moves, check, checkmate, castling, promotion, draws, and resignation are handled automatically.
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BlackTraining player
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WhiteTo move
The academy bookshelf
The Best Introduction
to Chess for Everyone
A clear, welcoming guide for anyone beginning their chess journey. Learn the board, understand the pieces, build sound habits, and develop the confidence to play a complete game.
- 01 Beginner-friendly explanations
- 02 A strong foundation for lessons and practice
- 03 Designed for learners of every age
“Chess teaches us that every position holds possibility—and every mind is worth developing.”
Treasured Minds philosophy
From learning to competition
Practise. Compete.
Keep evolving.
When students are ready to apply what they learn, Flux Knights offers free online chess practice, an adaptive chess engine, game storage, and a competitive team environment. Move from guided chess lessons to real-game experience.
Play chess with Flux Knights ↗Your first move
Let’s find the right path for your player.
Tell us a little about the student and their chess experience. We’ll follow up to discuss goals, level, and the best program to begin.
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New to chess?
That’s a wonderful place to start.