CHESSAGE = Chess + Sage · Shanghai Bilingual Chess Club

Shanghai Chessage Club - Elite Bilingual Youth Chess Academy

Ignite Passion · See the World · Play for Fun | Play to Bond

Forge Character · Grow Through Play | Play for Win

Founded in 2022, Shanghai Chessage Club offers elite bilingual chess education across Xuhui, Biyun, and Yangpu campuses. We are dedicated to nurturing confidence and independent character in young minds through competitive chess.

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10GM / National Masters
1:4Class Ratio
Shanghai Chessage Club - Elite bilingual youth chess training hall at Xuhui flagship campus

"Chess is an exercise of human wisdom... mechanical in its layout, yet infinite in its combinations within the rigid geometry of the board."

—— The Royal Game, Stefan Zweig
ACCREDITATION & TEACHING EXCELLENCE

The Most Trusted Bilingual Youth Chess Academy

Built on rigorous pedagogy, certified Grandmaster faculty, FIDE tournament standard facilities, and transparent developmental feedback.

98.8%Parent Satisfaction Rate
1:4Strict Class Ratio Cap
10+GMs & National Masters
< 15mAdmissions Response Time
FIDE CERTIFIED

FIDE Official Certification

Coaching staff holds certified FIDE Trainer / Instructor credentials and follows international training syllabi

Quality Standard
5-STEP METHOD

Signature 5-Step Analysis

Structured methodology for positional evaluation, king safety, candidate moves, and calculating forcing lines

Quality Standard
1:4 RATIO CAP

100% 1:4 Class Cap Guarantee

Strictly limited class sizes ensuring personalized game audits and tailored developmental milestone reports

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INTL SCHOOLS

Trusted by Top International Schools

Proudly chosen by families from YK Pao, SAS, Dulwich, Concordia, BISS, and Wellington College

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TRUSTED BY FAMILIES ACROSS SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL & BILINGUAL SCHOOLS
包玉刚实验学校 YK Pao上海美国学校 SAS德威外籍人员子女学校 Dulwich协和国际外籍人员子女学校 Concordia惠灵顿外籍人员子女学校 Wellington英国外籍人员子女学校 BISS上海中学国际部 SHSID复旦附中国际部 FDIS
CHESSAGE = CHESS + SAGE

Vision & Educational Philosophy
Chess for Wisdom & Character

Shanghai Chessage Club merges 'Chess' with 'Sage' (Wisdom). We believe chess is not merely an intellectual and memory exercise, but a lifelong asset that nurtures independent character, resilience under pressure, and a global perspective.

VISION 01 · PASSION

Ignite Passion · See the WorldPlay for Fun | Play to Bond

We strive to ignite youth's passion for chess. Through this most popular intellectual sport in the world, they bond with like-minded, passion-driven friends on the chessboard and participate in global tournaments.

VISION 02 · CHARACTER

Forge Character · Grow Through PlayPlay for Win | Play to Grow

We encourage young players to compete in tournaments to forge their character through strategic challenges. We strive to nurture technical mastery, mental resilience, ethical integrity, and independent character.

Three Pillars of Excellence

Our Core Educational Dimensions

Spatial Cognition

Intellectual Development

Spatial & Cognitive Skills

  • Master piece movements & spatial orientation
  • Analyze positions with logical causality
  • Deep calculation & sustained visual focus
Resilience & Ego

Cognitive Enhancement

Resilience & Character

  • Cultivate rule awareness and rigor
  • Embrace wins and losses with resilience
  • Build independent character through tournaments
Lifelong Friends

Global Social Connection

International Vision

  • A lifelong passion connecting friends worldwide
  • Join the world's #1 intellectual elite sport
  • Participate in global tournaments to see the world
BILINGUAL CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE

Structured Paths for Every Age & Skill Level

From zero-basis beginner enlightenment to international tournament mastery, Chessage builds an elite 1:4 bilingual teaching ladder around our signature '5-Step Middle Game Analysis' method.

BILINGUAL CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE1.5h × 10 Lessons (15 Hours Total)

Zero-Basis Foundation Program

Zero-Basis Foundation Program — Shanghai Chessage Club

A comprehensive bilingual introductory curriculum designed for zero-basis novice players. Through understanding chessboard geography, piece values, four basic checkmate tactics, and beginner endgame training, children build a solid spatial and logical foundation while enjoying the game.

TARGET STUDENTSNovice / Zero-Basis Beginners
CLASS SIZE1:4 Small Bilingual Class
SCHEDULEFlexible Weekends / Weekdays · Bilingual Instruction

CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS

Visualized training on piece movements and relative values
Four fundamental checkmate tactic combinations and rule reinforcement
Beginner endgame checkmate mastery (two rooks, queen, rook, two bishops)
Opening basic principles and game review guidance

COURSE SYLLABUS · 10-LESSON BREAKDOWN

Structured learning path designed for optimal retention and skill building
Class 1Get to know board/pieces

Understand the board, piece movements, and relative piece values

1.5h
Class 2Basic Rules of Chess

Essential rules and moves (draws, checkmate, check)

1.5h
Class 3Common Tactics 1

Four fundamental checkmate tactical combinations - Part 1

1.5h
Class 4Common Tactics 2

Four fundamental checkmate tactical combinations - Part 2

1.5h
Class 5Common Tactics 3

Four fundamental checkmate tactical combinations - Part 3

1.5h
Class 6End game 1

Beginner endgame checkmates 1 (two rooks, queen, rook, two bishops)

1.5h
Class 7End game 2

Beginner endgame checkmates 2 (pawn endgames and theoretical draws)

1.5h
Class 8Common Opening Traps

Common opening traps and defensive counter-strategies

1.5h
Class 9Principles of opening

Analysis of fundamental opening principles and center control

1.5h
Class 10Game Playing and review

Practical game simulation and grand board game review

1.5h
Complimentary 1-on-1 spatial diagnostic assessment available
DAILY CHESS TACTICS · INTERACTIVE STUDY

Train Your Tactical Vision with Lichess Puzzles

Test your calculation against official Lichess puzzle positions. Select White pieces and execute the winning tactical combination.

EasyWhite to PlayRating 300
#Anastasia's Mate#Mate in 1#Knight & Rook#White to Play

Anastasia's Mate

White to play first. Checkmate in 1 move (Target Rating: 300). In Anastasia's Mate, a knight and rook trap the king against the board's edge and a friendly piece. It is named after Johann Jakob Wilhelm Heinse's novel "Anastasia und das Schachspiel."

How to play:
  • Click your piece to select it.
  • Click the target square to execute the tactical move.
  • For multi-move combinations, the opponent will reply automatically. Continue until the puzzle is solved!
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FIDE Interactive Board Ready
WORLD-CLASS CHESS FACULTY

Mentors Who Forge Champions & Character

Our teaching team combines FIDE Grandmasters, National Masters, and bilingual sports scientists from top universities. We teach chess as an art of strategic resilience.

Sherry Li - Founder of Shanghai Chessage Club · University of Auckland Dual Degree | National 1st-Class Athlete | FIDE 2000+
FIDE Instructor
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

National 1st-Class Athlete | FIDE 2000+

Sherry Li

Founder of Shanghai Chessage Club · University of Auckland Dual Degree

University of Auckland Dual Degree graduate. National 1st-Class Athlete, National Chess Master, and FIDE 2000+ player certified as a FIDE Instructor. Founded Shanghai Chessage Club to cultivate growth mindset and independent resilience through elite bilingual chess education.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • University of Auckland Dual Bachelor's Degree
  • National 1st-Class Athlete / National Chess Master / FIDE 2000+
  • FIDE Certified Instructor
Chris Wang - Co-Founder of Shanghai Chessage Club · Ph.D., Fudan University | Fudan University B.S. & Ph.D.
Ph.D. Scholar
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

Fudan University B.S. & Ph.D.

Chris Wang

Co-Founder of Shanghai Chessage Club · Ph.D., Fudan University

Fudan University B.S. & Ph.D. Co-founded Shanghai Chessage Club. Integrates rigorous academic research methodology into bilingual chess curriculum development, spearheading the core 'Chess + Sage' educational philosophy.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Fudan University Bachelor's and Ph.D. Degrees
  • Chief Architect of the Chessage Bilingual Curriculum
  • Dedicated to fostering analytical resilience and leadership
Coach Haoyu Li - National Master · Chess Master · FIDE Rating 2169 | National Master | FIDE 2169
FIDE 2169
NATIONAL MASTERS

National Master | FIDE 2169

Coach Haoyu Li

National Master · Chess Master · FIDE Rating 2169

National Master and Chess Master with a FIDE rating of 2169. 2017 National Chess Masters Champion, 2013 World Youth Olympiad Team Bronze Medalist, and National 'Rookie of the Year' Champion. 10 years of coaching experience blending humor with professional rigor; his students have won 4 National Championship titles and dozens of provincial/municipal awards.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • 2017 National Chess Masters Championship Winner
  • 2013 World Youth Chess Olympiad Team Bronze Medalist
  • 10-Year Veteran Coach: Mentored 4 National Champions
Coach Bochu - National Master · National 2nd-Class Referee | National Master | Chess Master
National Master
NATIONAL MASTERS

National Master | Chess Master

Coach Bochu

National Master · National 2nd-Class Referee

National Master, National Referee, and Chess Master. Silver medalist at the 2019 Tianjin Chess Championship and Champion of the 2015 Tianjin Youth Chess Championship.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • 2019 Tianjin Chess Championship Silver Medalist
  • 2015 Tianjin Youth Chess Championship Winner
  • National Master / National Referee
Coach Remi - National 2nd-Class Athlete · FIDE Trainer · Certified Teacher | National Athlete | FIDE Trainer
FIDE Trainer
BILINGUAL COACHES

National Athlete | FIDE Trainer

Coach Remi

National 2nd-Class Athlete · FIDE Trainer · Certified Teacher

National Athlete, FIDE Trainer, and certified mathematics educator. 2023 Shanghai Games Top-5 finalist and multi-time Shanghai Youth Chess Championship winner.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • 2023 Shanghai Games 5th Place Finalist
  • 2019 Shanghai Qishi Cup Women's Champion
  • FIDE Trainer / Certified Mathematics Teacher
Coach Ziang - National Master · Shanghai City Games Champion | National Master | City Champion
National Master
NATIONAL MASTERS

National Master | City Champion

Coach Ziang

National Master · Shanghai City Games Champion

National Master. Winner of the Shanghai City Games Boys A Division, Shanghai U14 Junior Champion, and Silver Medalist at the 4th National Chess Open.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • 17th Shanghai City Games Boys A Division Champion
  • 4th National Chess Open Silver Medalist
  • Shanghai U14 Youth Championship Gold Medalist
Coach Mario - National Chess Master · 15-Year Socratic Chess Educator | National Master | 15 Yrs Experience
National Master
NATIONAL MASTERS

National Master | 15 Yrs Experience

Coach Mario

National Chess Master · 15-Year Socratic Chess Educator

M.S., East China Normal University. 15 years of chess coaching experience with a humorous and heuristic Socratic teaching style. Simplifies strategic game theory into intuitive, actionable tactical skills.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • M.S., East China Normal University / 15-Year Coach
  • National 2nd-Class Referee / National Chess Master
  • Expert in Game Theory & Heuristic Coaching
Coach Nika - National Master · SJTU Scholar · Multilingual Coach | National Master | Rating 1953
FIDE 1953
BILINGUAL COACHES

National Master | Rating 1953

Coach Nika

National Master · SJTU Scholar · Multilingual Coach

National Master with a National rating of 1953. Studying at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). Multiple first-place finishes in camps and inter-school tournaments across Armenia and China. Fluent in advanced English and Russian.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • National Master (National Rating 1953)
  • Study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
  • Fluent Multilingual Coaching in English & Russian
Coach Narek - Official Chess.com Ambassador of SJTU · 10+ Yrs Exp · Chess Educator | National Rating 2024 | Chess.com Ambassador
Rating 2024
BILINGUAL COACHES

National Rating 2024 | Chess.com Ambassador

Coach Narek

Official Chess.com Ambassador of SJTU · 10+ Yrs Exp · Chess Educator

Playing chess since age 5 with 10+ years of competitive and coaching experience (National Rating 2024). Official Chess.com Ambassador of SJTU and popular chess educator (3M+ views). Co-authored an SJTU university research grant study on 6-8 year old chess cognition. Teaches in fluent English with a fast-paced, highly interactive method focusing on doing, structured exercises, and supportive guidance.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • SJTU Research Study on Child Chess Cognition (150 Students / Grant Winner)
  • Shared Top 10 European Youth Championship & 3rd Armenian Youth (2017)
  • Official Chess.com Ambassador / YouTube Channel with 3M+ Views
Coach Frank - Bilingual Heuristic Coach · UBC Graduate Scholar | FIDE 1700+ | Auckland Rapid Champion
FIDE 1700+
BILINGUAL COACHES

FIDE 1700+ | Auckland Rapid Champion

Coach Frank

Bilingual Heuristic Coach · UBC Graduate Scholar

UBC Biochemistry graduate scholar and FIDE 1700+ player. 2023 Waitangi Weekender Best Rookie and 1st place Auckland Community March Rapid. Emphasizes heuristic, student-centered learning to spark creativity and independent thinking.

NOTABLE CREDENTIALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
  • 2023 Waitangi Weekender Best Rookie / 1st Place Auckland Rapid
  • UBC Biochemistry Graduate Scholar
  • Expert in Full-English Heuristic Instruction
Our Campuses

Shanghai Chessage Club Campuses - Xuhui, Biyun & Yangpu

Shanghai Chessage Club operates high-standard chess salons across Xuhui, Pudong Biyun, and Yangpu, offering FIDE-grade equipment, multimedia analysis rooms, and comfortable parent lounges.

Xuhui Jiahui International Campus - Suite C-509, 3F Tower C, Jiahui Intl Square, No. 329 Tianyaoqiao Rd, Xuhui
Operating · Flagship Campus
Xuhui Campus

Xuhui Jiahui International Campus

Suite C-509, 3F Tower C, Jiahui Intl Square, No. 329 Tianyaoqiao Rd, Xuhui
🚇 Metro Line 1/9/11 Xujiahui Station Exit 2 (4 min walk)

Chessage Bilingual Flagship Center located in the heart of Xujiahui. Equipped with FIDE standard tournament tables, our signature 5-Step Middle Game analysis multimedia room, and a parent lounge.

CAMPUS AMENITIES & HIGHLIGHTS
FIDE standard tournament tables and professional digital chess clocks
Multimedia tactical training hall supporting 5-Step Middle Game Analysis
Spacious parent tea lounge and classical chess book library corner
Pudong Biyun Xiaoyuan Campus - 2F Lobby, Xiaoyuan (NE Gate 1), No. 360 Hongfeng Rd, Pudong District
Operating · Pudong Bilingual
Biyun Campus

Pudong Biyun Xiaoyuan Campus

2F Lobby, Xiaoyuan (NE Gate 1), No. 360 Hongfeng Rd, Pudong District
🚇 Metro Line 9/14 Taierzhuang / Yunshan Rd (Free Parking)

Located in Pudong's prestigious Biyun international community. Features serene garden views and a full English / bilingual immersion atmosphere tailored for international school families with a strict 1:4 class ratio.

CAMPUS AMENITIES & HIGHLIGHTS
Immersive full English and bilingual chess interaction in Biyun
Dedicated tactical training rooms maintaining strict 1:4 ratio
Regular international community chess salons and rating simulation tournaments
Yangpu Yongji Road Boutique Campus - No. 319 Yongji Road, Yangpu District (Opening October)
Opening October · New Campus
Yangpu Campus

Yangpu Yongji Road Boutique Campus

No. 319 Yongji Road, Yangpu District (Opening October)
🚇 Metro Line 8/18 Anshan Xincun / Jiangpu Rd Station

Our new north Shanghai hub in Yangpu District. Features state-of-the-art digital game recording and multimedia review systems, bringing standard Chess + Sage education and tournament coaching.

CAMPUS AMENITIES & HIGHLIGHTS
Modern dynamic game recording and multimedia review lecture hall
Dedicated space for youth endgame endurance and tournament psychology
Grandmaster regular on-site 1-on-1 coaching and FIDE rating evaluation
FAMILY STORIES & VOICES OF GROWTH

Stories of Growth · Voices from Our Families

Real learning journeys, cognitive breakthroughs, and tournament milestones shared by parents from Shanghai's international and bilingual schools.

4.97 / 5.0 Rating· From 300+ international school families
LinEthan's Mom

Grace Lin (YK Pao School Parent)

YK Pao School Shanghai
Enrolled FamilyRating 1100+
Ethan (Age 7 · Foundation to Novice A)

"The 1:4 bilingual small class made Ethan fall in love with chess immediately. The coaches teach not just tactics, but how to handle setbacks with composure and resilience."

JiangLucas's Dad

David Jiang (Shanghai American School Parent)

Shanghai American School (SAS)
Enrolled FamilyFIDE 1520
Lucas (Age 9 · Tournament Track)

"Under Grandmaster coaching and the signature 5-Step Analysis, Lucas surged past 1500 FIDE rating in less than a year and secured top 3 in the City Youth Open!"

ZhangSophia's Mom

Claire Zhang (Dulwich College Parent)

Dulwich College Shanghai
Enrolled FamilyFoundation Honors
Sophia (Age 6 · Zero-Basis Novice)

"For an international bilingual family, Chessage's authentic English immersion and heuristic teaching style matched our high expectations perfectly."

SunMax's Dad

Mark Sun (Concordia International Parent)

Concordia International School
Enrolled FamilyRating 1280
Max (Age 8 · Novice A Advancement)

"The 5-Step Middle Game Analysis gave Max a structured causal logic framework that directly transferred into his mathematics and science learning."

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything You Need to Know About Chessage

Clear answers regarding starting age, bilingual immersion, our signature 5-Step analysis method, and tournament pathways.

Ages 4.5 to 12 represent the prime developmental window for spatial cognition and causal reasoning. Our Zero-Basis Foundation Program uses gamified 1:4 instruction to introduce board coordinates, piece roles, and fundamental checkmates, building natural confidence without pressure.

Have additional questions about programs or campus visits?

Our bilingual admissions directors are available for 1-on-1 consultations and diagnostic assessments.

Connect With Chessage

Contact Us

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OFFICIAL WECHAT INQUIRY
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OFFICIAL CHANNELS
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Campus Locations

Xuhui Campus

Suite C-509, 3F Tower C, Jiahui Intl Square, No. 329 Tianyaoqiao Rd, Xuhui

Flagship
Biyun Campus

2F Lobby, Xiaoyuan (NE Gate 1), No. 360 Hongfeng Rd, Pudong

Bilingual
Yangpu Campus

No. 319 Yongji Rd, Yangpu District (Opening October)

Opening Oct
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