Dedicated to inspiring kids, nurturing their curiosity, and guiding them towards a future filled with confidence and opportunity
We offer both in-person and online classes, available for individuals or small groups, structured around a comprehensive syllabus designed to maximize student success through intensive weekly chess lessons.
Many of our students have achieved remarkable
success, earning awards at prestigious chess
tournaments, securing scholarships to top-tier schools,
and excelling in math and science competitions. Others
have demonstrated significant academic improvement,
benefiting from enhanced focus and concentration
developed through our program.
Our syllabus deeply explores each of these three stages of the game optimising to unlock the full learning potential of our students.
We offer the following services to schools.
Healthy Minds Chess Academy offers in-school chess clubs with sessions in the morning, during lunch, or after school, combining lessons and play to help students develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Through the lessons and interactions, we ensure to create an inclusive and stimulating environment that values the development of the whole child.
Our inter-school chess tournaments give students a chance to showcase and develop their strategic skills and enjoy competing with peers from other schools in a safe & supportive environment. We also organises Victorian Zonal chess competitions for primary and high school teams, offering students and schools the chance to qualify for the Victorian State Semi-Final and Final Chess Tournaments.
Healthy Minds Chess Academy offers in-school chess clubs with sessions in the morning, during lunch, or after school, combining lessons and play to help students develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Through the lessons and interactions, we ensure to create an inclusive and stimulating environment that values the development of the whole child.
"Lester is a highly skilled and successful chess coach who has been working for several decades in different settings including Victorian public and private schools such as Haileybury, PLC, MLC and Carey Grammar. His dedication to chess coaching is widely admired.
I wish Lester and Healthy Minds Chess Academy all the very best in their efforts to help children excel at this noble game."
Leonid Sandler International Master / International Arbiter and FIDE Trainer / President Chess Victoria 2009 – 2024
"I have worked with Lester at a number of private and public schools throughout Melbourne's east and southeast over a number of years including, Melbourne Ladies' College, Presbyterian Ladies' College, Christchurch Grammar and Camberwell Grammar School but to name a few. He is an effective and well-organized chess teacher with an ability to inculcate a motive to improve the chess skills of those he instructs. I believe Lester is quite passionate about teaching chess, and such passion should shine through in those under his tutelage. His methodical approach should allow him to teach at a number of different levels. I wish him well in his chess teaching endeavours."
Darryl Johansen Chess Grandmaster / Director at Chess Ideas, Australia
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A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great Chess player
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