Courses & prices · October 2026
Chess courses and prices
Group classes at the academy in Khlong San for children from age 5 and adults, plus private 1-to-1 lessons online or at your home. Every class is 90 minutes. Classes are taught mainly in Thai, and our coaches can help in English when needed.
Group classes at the academy
Courses are made of units, 90 minutes each. Units can be taken in any order, each unit can be repeated once, and courses do not expire.
Beginner I
8,550 THB · 16 units · 24 hours
Every new student starts here, even if they already know how the pieces move. Covers the rules, special moves, recording games, the chess clock, openings, tactics and endgames. Units K and L prepare students for their first tournament.
Beginner II
10,500 THB · 14 units · 21 hours
The next step after Beginner I.
Beginner I & II
19,050 THB · 30 units · 45 hours
Both beginner courses together.
Laboratory and CMP & Puzzle
9,000 THB · 20-session package · 30 hours
Hands-on practice classes with a coach, using a curriculum designed by the Fat Cat coaching team. The package is shared between Laboratory and CMP & Puzzle. Single sessions are 450 THB on request.
Intermediate and Advance
Higher-level academic courses (Intermediate I–IV and Advance) for students who have finished the beginner courses. Ask on LINE for prices and class times.
Try a class first
Pay per unit
Not sure yet? Pay for a single unit first (450, 600 or 750 THB, depending on the unit) and use the amount as a discount when you enroll in the full course.
No placement test needed
New students join Beginner I directly. If you would like a coach to assess your child first, ask us on LINE.
Private 1-to-1 lessons
| Option | Package prices | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online with a coach | From 500 THB/hour 6 hours 3,000 THB · 12 hours 5,700 THB · 24 hours 11,200 THB | Live lesson; times arranged with the coach |
| Coach at your home | From 600 THB/hour 6 hours 3,600 THB · 12 hours 6,900 THB · 24 hours 13,600 THB | Plus travel from 200 THB per visit |
Prices depend on the coach. A paid 1-hour trial lesson is available first. Private lessons can be tailored to what the student wants to work on; group classes follow the set curriculum for each unit.
Guides for parents
How much do chess lessons cost in Bangkok?
All our prices explained.
Group or private lessons?
Which suits your child.
Ready for a first lesson?
Message us on LINE @fatcatacademy or call +66 96 261 6655. Classes are taught mainly in Thai, and our coaches can help in English when needed.