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Key facts
Counted staff
24
self-reported band not used
Founded
2013
13 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
When the Chess Mates team looked at chess for children in Australia a few years ago, two main problems stood out to us.
The first was that nobody offered classes to children below the age of eight. With so much of a child’s brain development occurring prior to their fifth birthday, teaching such young children the creativity and critical thinking skills of chess would provide them with a head start on life. Not only could they learn how to use these skills in academia but also in their personal life as well. (You can read more about the benefits of chess for toddlers and kids here.)
The second problem was that many chess classes were focused on the competitive nature of chess. Ash’s goal when he started Chess Mates was for children to grow into kinder, smarter, and more empathetic people. As such, lessons are focused on having fun and making new friends while learning. In Chess Mates classes, it is important for children to see that losing is not the worst thing that can happen to them and that they should congratulate the other player for a game well played.
We were and still are determined to fix these problems and we’ve been teaching chess in a fun, non-competitive environment to kids aged 2 to 12 ever since.
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | AU |
All codes: AU
Addresses
- AUBrisbane, QLDPrimary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Chess Mates?
The record holds 24 counted staff profiles at January 2026. Its self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.
Where does Chess Mates have offices?
One address on record, Australia only. Primary: Brisbane, QLD.
Has Chess Mates raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
Which companies are listed alongside Chess Mates?
5 profiles list Chess Mates as a peer — 81st percentile in Education Administration Programs. It lists ten peers of its own. Wisdom College and Gardiner Chess list it back.