• Hi everyone, my name is Brodie and I am the founder of Darwin Chess Lessons.
    I learnt to play chess when I was 19 years old and instantly fell in love with the game.

    Since then I have played tens of thousands of games online, competed in various tournaments, started two social chess clubs (in Port Augusta and here in Darwin) and coached children both one-on-one and in schools.

8 Facts about chess

Studies have shown that chess:

Improves memory
Enhances reading skills
Develops planning and foresight
Improves problem solving skills
Promotes creativity
Prevents Alzheimer’s
Increases IQ
Stimulates brain growth

Source: sciencetimes.com

But more than that,

it is about breaking down barriers between people.
If you know how to play chess you have a way of connecting with someone regardless of your age, culture, gender or religion.

  • When I moved to Darwin at the start of 2022 I become friends with fellow chess player Rajeev. Together, we formed Darwin Social Chess Club.


    Darwin Social Chess Club meets every Sunday between 4.15-6.15pm in the Meeting Room of the Casuarina Library.

  • It is the perfect place to meet other chess players and enjoy some friendly games. Equipment is provided and it is completely free.

I have now started Darwin Chess Lessons to expand my passion for the game and give the people of Darwin an opportunity to learn and improve their chess.

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