“If he could have it his way, my son would have a lesson every day from Phil. He adores them – they are fun – and it has greatly improved his chess.”

“I've been going to Mr Makepeace's chess club since Year 3 and I really enjoy the lessons and the puzzles we do.”

“My son has really grown in confidence and skill since starting lessons. Phil makes chess fun, engaging, and challenging in exactly the right balance.”

“I've been having lessons with Phil for a number of years and my game has steadily improved. He's clear about where I need to improve and what I should implement before our next lesson. Phil is down to earth and we always have a good laugh. He's not what most people expect a chess teacher to be.”

“Phil has turned the playing of chess in our school into a huge success, with a significant and palpable increase in those playing the game inside the chess clubs and the wider school environment.”

“Phil has been my son's chess coach at school for several years and thanks to his thoughtful, engaging approach the chess club has grown year on year. My son even asked for 1:1 sessions for his birthday and Christmas, and with Phil's coaching he qualified for the London Junior Championship for the first time. We couldn't recommend him more highly.”

“Phil delivers our lessons thoughtfully to ensure the lessons are enjoyable, practical and help incrementally improve my understanding of the game.”