#PawnToPlay

Academy Name: Pawn Playground

Instagram: @pawnplayground

About Us

Welcome to Pawn Playground, the premier destination for young pawns aged 7-12 to start playing chess. My name is Iskandar Hakimi, and I am the founder and head coach of Pawn Playground.

I have been passionate about chess since I was a young child, and I have always believed that it is a game that has the power to bring people together and help them develop valuable skills such as critical thinking, decision making, and strategic planning. Over the years, ... I have played in countless tournaments, studied with some amazing coaches, and honed my skills to become a solid player of the game.

I started Pawn Playground with the goal of sharing my love of chess with others and helping them to achieve their full potential in the game. Whether you're a beginner who has never played before or an intermediate player looking to take your skills to the next level, my team and I are here to help you succeed.

At Pawn Playground, we offer a variety of programs and classes, ranging from individual lessons to group training sessions, to help you reach your goals and improve your game. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to providing personalized instruction and support, and we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive community for all of our students.

Thank you for considering Pawn Playground for your chess education, and we look forward to working with you soon.

Service

"Without the element of enjoyment, it is not worth trying to excel at anything." - Magnus Carlsen

Chess Lessons

We offer expert-led chess classes that teach both beginners and intermediate players the fundamentals of the game, from basic rules and strategies to advanced techniques, using interactive lessons and practice games.

Game Analysis

We provide our students with in-depth feedback and personalized advice to improve their game, allowing them to identify weaknesses, fine-tune their strategies, and ultimately play with greater confidence and success.

Knowledge Sharing

We foster a culture of knowledge sharing in chess by encouraging both our experienced chess players and dedicated chess parents to share their insights and tips with our students, providing them with valuable resources to help them develop their skills.

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Course

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Beginner's Chess

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Intermediate Chess Strategy

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Advanced Chess Tactics

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Iskandar Hakimi

My goal in 2023 is to "play and teach chess more regularly," which I was struggling to do. The idea of Pawn Playground came along at just the right time!

Yasmin Irdina

I strongly believe that teaching our young guns how to play chess will stimulate their development in problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills. Let's #PawnToPlay.

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