Who Are We?
Happy Pawn Chess Club was founded in 2019 by Sébastien Ferrand, a chess enthusiast with over a decade of teaching experience and a three-time champion in the French National School Team Championships.
Happy Pawn has now gathered a young, international team dedicated to making chess fun and accessible for kids.
20+ teachers and staff dedicated to providing you with top quality services!
100+ camps and tournaments organized
10,000+ private and group classes delivered
500+ students enrolled
GROUP CLASSES
Weekly interactive classes for all ages and levels.
PRIVATE CLASSES
Regular chess lessons available at home or online.
CHESS TOURNAMENTS
Opportunities for kids to showcase their skills in friendly competitions.
CAMPS
Exciting and educational programs during school breaks. Our camps include both traditional chess camps and integrated chess & coding camps.
OUR TEAM OF AMAZING TEACHERS
Expert at chess, our experienced teachers are passionate about teaching children.
OUR FUN & ENGAGING SYSTEM
With our Armor Level Curriculum, Points & Rewards, exclusive magazines, and even a cute chess fairy tale, we’re set to inspire kids as early as age 3!
WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU
We keep you in the loop with a detailed report after each lesson and a dedicated private chat that connects you directly with our admin and teachers!
CLASS REPORTS
After every lesson, our teachers will promptly prepare and send you a detailed feedback report.
CHESS MAGAZINES
We create fun, original chess content featuring our students and our quarterly over-the-board events.
POINTS & REWARD SYSTEM
Students earn points during classes and events to unlock rewards, motivating them to learn even more!
ARMOR CURRICULUM
To inspire and motivate our students in a fun way, we’ve created an Armor Curriculum that encourages them to level up and earn exclusive armor as they advance.
START AS YOUNG AS AGE 3
We welcome kids to begin their chess journey from as early as age 3.
STREAMED ONLINE TOURNAMENTS
We organize monthly online chess tournaments, broadcast live with energetic commentary.