Ajedrez para principiantes: Introducción al ajedrez, parte II (Espacio, tiempo y estructura del juego)

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Dear parents and learners, 

With a strong interest in child development, I  have worked on multiple education-related studies at McGill and the impact of using videoconference at Laval University.  

My passion for making learning engaging and accessible, led to my founding of ChessLingo—an initiative that combines my love for chess and languages to foster cognitive development, strategic thinking, and cross-cultural learning in children and youth.​ Equipped with scientific knowledge, I have strong observational skills and flexibility to adapt my teaching style and curriculum to work with students from different cultural backgrounds and needs. I believe that learning is supported through intrinsic motivation and a growth mindset. The best way for knowledge to stick is by having fun and real-life applications. My vision is for my students to become independent learners and be able to improve their own study plan according to their strength and weaknesses.

Meet our teachers:

Louisa: A passionate educator with over 6 years of experience and a former competitive player for Team Canada at the WYCC. With a strong background in child development, and mental health, she has worked in diverse educational and clinical settings. Her teaching emphasizes intrinsic motivation and independent learning, helping students build the tools they need to thrive in and outside of class.
- Outside of the classroom: She continues her research in child development and parenting mental health at McGill University. 

Olivier: An International Master (IM), Olivier remains an active competitor on the tournament circuit, offering students not only a solid foundation in chess fundamentals but also rare insight into high-level play, preparation, and mindset. 
- Outside of the classroom: More chess tournaments! 

Joanne: A seasoned chess teacher with over a decade of experience working with students of all ages. A former competitive player for Team Canada at the WYCC, she creates fun, personalized lessons that build confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
- Outside of the classroom: Joanne is a professional engineer and has her own art Picostudio. 

Nicka:  A former competitive player for Team Canada at the WYCC, Nicka holds degrees in medicine (University of British Colombia), biomedical sciences, and experimental medicine (Queen’s University), bringing a wealth of knowledge to her teaching—whether it’s guiding aspiring medical students, coaching language learners in English, French, or Russian, or training young chess players to think several moves ahead.
- Outside of the classroom: Nicka continues her residency in internal medicine.

Lee: A passionate chess coach and current medical student at the University of British Columbia, he has over 6 years of teaching experience. He was former Team Nova Scotia player at the Canadian Chess Championship. His approach is student-centred, encouraging strategic thinking and self-reflection.