Delivering high-quality, evidence-based chess education to help children build focus, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
Our Story
Building Life Skills Through the Art of AdvanChess.
Advanchess was founded by Tim Roosink, a professional chess teacher with a passion for child development. We believe chess is more than just a game; it’s a powerful, evidence-based tool that builds focus, confidence, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.
Professional Instructor
Our lessons are led by a dedicated chess professional committed to teaching excellence and continuous improvement.
“Playful Rigor” Philosophy
We believe learning should be fun, but always intentional. Our unique method combines engaging play with purposeful, evidence-based strategies.
Focus on Student Growth
Students always come first. Every lesson is designed around the learner’s progress and well-being, aiming to build confidence and essential life skills.
How We Works
What Makes Our Teaching Unique.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver professional, evidence-based chess education that provides children with more than just game skills. We focus on building a strong foundation that helps them grow in key areas of their development.
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To build focus and concentration in children.
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To foster genuine confidence.
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To develop lasting problem-solving skills.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by a set of core values that place the student at the center of our work. These principles ensure a safe, trustworthy, and effective learning environment.
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Students First: Designing every lesson around learner progress and wellbeing.
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Playful Rigor: Ensuring learning is fun, but always as intentional play with a purpose.
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Partnership: Maintaining transparent and reliable collaboration with both schools and parents.
Our Vision
Our future ambition is to make high-quality chess education more accessible. We aim to grow and innovate, finding new ways to bring the benefits of chess to more children and adults.
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To expand our programs within the country and eventually across borders.
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To grow our team by training and hiring new passionate instructors.
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To explore new educational models, such as opening our own ‘chess school’.
Meet Our Founder
Tim Roosink – Professional Chess Teacher & Founder of Advanchess.
Hello! My name is Tim Roosink.
I started Advanchess a while ago with a passion for delivering high-quality chess education programs to both schools and individuals. My approach focuses on evidence-based teaching that builds confidence and problem-solving skills in children, always ensuring that every lesson is designed around the learner’s progress and wellbeing.
10+ Years of Experience.
A professional approach honed over a decade of teaching evidence-based chess education to children.
Personalized Coaching.
All lessons are custom-made and tailored to the unique learning pace and style of each student.
Trusted School Partner.
Proven experience in delivering reliable, curriculum-friendly enrichment programs in transparent collaboration with schools.
Ready for the Next Move?
Let’s Start Your Child’s Chess Journey.
I started Advanchess a while ago with a passion for delivering high-quality chess education programs to both schools and individuals. My approach focuses on evidence-based teaching that builds confidence and problem-solving skills in children, always ensuring that every lesson is designed around the learner’s progress and wellbeing.
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