Chess school in Bangkok · Khlong San
Chess classes for kids in Bangkok
Fat Cat Chess Academy teaches chess to children from age 5 and to adults, from the very first moves to FIDE-rated tournaments. Group classes at our academy in Khlong San, opposite The Platform mall, plus private lessons online or at home.
Why families choose Fat Cat
Group classes at the academy
Every new student starts with Beginner I, whether they have never played or already know how the pieces move. Units can be taken in any order, each unit can be repeated once, and courses do not expire. Prices as of October 2026.
Beginner I
16 units · 24 hours · rules, notation, the clock, openings, tactics, endgames and a first tournament
8,550 THBBeginner II
14 units · 21 hours
10,500 THBBeginner I & II
30 units · 45 hours, booked together
19,050 THBSingle unit
Try a unit first; what you pay counts toward the full course
450 / 600 / 750 THBLaboratory and CMP & Puzzle
Laboratory is hands-on practice with a coach, using a curriculum designed by the Fat Cat coaching team. CMP & Puzzle trains puzzles and patterns. 450 THB per session, or 9,000 THB for a 20-session package shared between the two.
Private 1-on-1 lessons
Online from 500 THB per hour (6 hours 3,000 THB). At home from 600 THB per hour (6 hours 3,600 THB) plus travel from 200 THB per visit. Price depends on the coach. A paid 1-hour trial lesson is available first.
Coaches
The coaching team is led by Patcharawee Brahmawong (“Coach Fat Cat”), with three more Fat Cat coaches and guest coach WGM Enkhtuul Altan-Ulzii.
Patcharawee Brahmawong
Head coach. FIDE Instructor and International Arbiter. Coach of the Thai national teams at the SEA Games 2013 and 2019, and of the Thai women’s team at the 2016 Chess Olympiad.
Full profileWGM Enkhtuul Altan-Ulzii
Guest coach. Woman Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer from Mongolia, 2010 World School Chess Champion (Girls U17).
Full profileReal tournaments, measurable progress
Students play regularly and can see their progress as a rating. Tournament entry fees are separate from class fees.
Questions parents ask
What age can my child start?
Children can start from age 5, and adults are welcome too. No previous chess experience is needed.
Do classes run in English?
Classes are taught mainly in Thai, and our coaches can help in English when needed. Message us on LINE @fatcatacademy to talk about what will suit your child before booking.
Is there a placement test?
No. Students can start right away. Parents who would like a level check can register the student and take the academy’s online test, which is marked instantly.
Is there parking?
The building has no parking of its own. Families usually park at The Platform mall opposite the academy or at the Lat Ya savings cooperative on the same side of the road; both offer free parking with a purchase.
How do I enrol?
Add LINE @fatcatacademy, call 096 261 6655 (+66 96 261 6655) or email fatcatchessacademy@gmail.com. Students can register online at manager.fatcat.academy/register.php.
Visit us in Khlong San
Address
Room 4/2, 4th floor, Chinthawatchai Building, 218 Lat Ya Road, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, opposite The Platform mall (Thonburi side of the river).
Map & directionsContact
LINE @fatcatacademy · 096 261 6655 (+66 96 261 6655) · fatcatchessacademy@gmail.com
Message us on LINEGuides for parents
How much do chess lessons cost in Bangkok?
Group and private prices, 2026
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Which suits your child
Your child’s first chess tournament
What to practise and bring
How to get a FIDE rating in Thailand
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Chess classes in Thonburi and Khlong San
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Ready for a first lesson?
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