“ I cannot recommend the classes at Chess Girl strongly enough. From a parent’s perspective, the courses are high quality and well-designed with a focus on skills. You can tell that the instructors care the kids learn chess properly. They meet the students where they are and challenge them in a supportive environment. I’m always surprised by how much my daughter learns in class. From my 6-year-old’s perspective, she gets to have fun playing chess with Stella (instructor). She looks forward to her classes every week and talks about the interesting puzzles they solved and the cool things they learned. Chess has become super fun.

Kripa Freitas

“ Ingrid and her chess coaches have been amazing at getting and keeping my daughter enthralled in this amazing sport. My daughter was so excited to get her first chess board and she continues to enjoy attending class each week. This is an excellent sport for young girls to learn and I am glad that we found Chess Girl!

Andrea Williams

“ Thank you for your lovely compliment. We love that your daughter has completed chess for beginners and is learning how to play. You are doing a great job in helping her develop her problem solving skills and her confidence. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to teach her.

Sukhi Johal

“ We are so fortunate to have found Chess Girl! My 10-year-old daughter has completed course 1 and is looking forward to starting course 2. The instruction is fun and engaging without being intimidating or overwhelming. My daughter has developed a love of the game of chess and has really enjoyed connecting with her instructor Stella (so awesome) and other girls - especially during covid. It has been a definite highlight in our home and has got all of us playing! Now our chess board remains set-up on our dining room table - always ready for a game! My kids have also started playing chess online with their cousins - it's been a great way to connect! Thanks so much!!

Erin Brown

“ My 8-year-old daughter has been taking group chess classes from Chess Girl for the last 6 months. She has developed her liking and ability in chess significantly during this time, so much that she has gone from a novice to a matured chess player participating in online tournaments. Ingrid has created a great platform where the girls can express themselves freely and instructors like Stella strive hard to create the joy of playing chess for them. I wish more and more girls take up this beautiful game and Chess Girl is doing a fantastic job to ensure that.

Samik Duttagupta

“ Our 6-year-old daughter has a busy mind. I didn't think she had the ability to sit still and focus for an entire hour until she started with Chess Girl. Ingrid's coaching style captures her attention. She teaches the story behind each piece which pulled my daughter in from the start. I love that she's learning to think strategically at a young age. I think it's a really important life skill. As an added bonus, I've been sitting nearby during her virtual lessons and learning as she does. It feels good to build our knowledge together. It's been a very cool bonding process.

Diana Zlomislic

“ Chess Girl has been an amazing experience for my 6 yr old daughter. She looks forward to the classes each week and has already gained so much skills and knowledge just from the beginner's class. It makes my heart happy to watch her play chess on her own free time with her friend. Can’t wait until Course 1. Thanks!!

Niyah Clayton

“ By chance I heard a radio interview with founder, Ingrid Gayle who surprisingly was from my home town. I knew that it was a sign that I should pursue my desire to learn chess – to be able to play with my grandkids and my daughter and to reinforce that I could learn something completely new. I am so glad that I enrolled in the Adult Beginner Class. The instructor was great, my classmates too. Everyone was patient, supportive and enthusiastic. It was such a positive learning experience!

Nancy St John

“ As a woman in her 60s, I always wanted to learn chess but didn't have or make the time. I was a bit intimidated by the game but the Chess Girl beginner session was a fun way to learn. Our instructor, Rose, and my classmates made this a very positive experience! After 10 classes I'm playing online games with my classmates as well as friends and family. I believe in the cognitive benefits of chess for memory, problem-solving, strategic planning and am enjoying the challenge each game presents! I highly recommend Chess Girl for girls of all ages.

Cathay Ellison

“ Our daughter participated in Course 1 & 2 and it was a fantastic experience. She has really developed a passion for chess and prior to this had rarely played a match. Her instructor was friendly, encouraging, engaging and challenged the class to develop a deeper understanding of chess each week. We highly recommend this organization!

Andrew Low

“ Saruna has stuck with the classes for 4 cycles now and loves it. I appreciate the patience, encouragement, and engagement the teachers provide. I think education through story is of huge benefit as it captures the imagination, helps the student to apply the concepts to the game and to life in the outside world.

Carina Carreon-Reyes

“ Chess Girl is an amazing program for anyone especially girls. My daughter loves her classes, and her instructors. It's teaching her how to think strategically, not just on her next move but several moves ahead. For myself, I always knew how to play checkers and thought chess was too complicated, but Ingrid and her team make it simple, just being around while Zoey is learning has taught me so much and now Zoey is proud to sit me down and show me the game, we've had lots of fun together learning and playing chess, Thanks so much Chess Girl!!

Kemba Williams

“ Learning to play chess with Chess Girl has been a wonderful experience for me. I work as a physician, and over this past year with the pandemic, learning chess has provided an amazing escape for me. I have always wanted to learn but never had the opportunity. When my daughter started to take lessons, she was having so much fun! I was marvelling how she was able to think so strategically - skills that she can apply to anything that she does in the future. Chess Girl provides adult lessons and I signed up hoping to learn to play with my daughter – something special we can do together. I have really enjoyed my classes and noticed how quickly I am learning through the amazing teachers. I feel like a kid again, and for me, this fun has been priceless.

Tina Lai

“ The Chess Girl collective has created a great community for learning chess in a supportive environment. My 6-year-old daughter has taken chess classes from a few instructors, but Chess Girl has gotten her more excited than ever to learn and excel at chess. The teachers provide great role models for chess learners - I recommend!

K.G Jewell

“ Two of my daughters just finished Course 1. What an amazing experience. The instruction was awesome. The kids learned through games and puzzles, which is the best way to learn! Stella was very accommodating, an excellent educator, and such a great role model. I love that this company is run by a diverse group of women from around the world.

Michelle Murray

“ Chess Girl has literally been a game-changer for my daughter. The engagement of the teachers and a focused and enthusiastic group of peers has helped my 8-year-old gain confidence in her intellect, in speaking up, in interacting with and supporting others. She can see by showing up and trying it helps others do the same. She gets excited to do chess homework. Our instructor Khadidja has been really clear and friendly, and it has made a world of difference. My daughter loves chess! Thank you for this brilliant platform!

Anne Becker

“ I signed my 5-year-old daughter up for the spring break camp just grateful she would have something to do. I had no idea her teacher, the platform and the course would be so engaging, educational and fun! She loved it so much that she asked to continue with classes and is signed up for level 1! I was very impressed with her teacher who had the perfect approach and communication style for children! She now talks about pawns, rooks and queens regularly throughout the day :) My husband and I were also engrossed with the fascinating history of chess thrown into the class, so much so that I think I will sign up for adult classes. I only wish I could have taken these classes as a kid. Just brilliant!

Julie Waldman