Joining forces in 2023, Neil and Sam started Center Pawn Chess Academy. Their goal? To give high quality chess lessons, for less than other major companies. Together, they teach chess to mainly children, to help chess players take their game from beginner level, to tournament winner level.

Our Team

The whole is much more than the sum of it’s part. Meet our team!

Sam Henderson

founder

Sam started teaching chess in 2020. He founded Center Pawn Chess Academy to get budget, quality chess education to more people.

Neil Wadhia

Founder

Neil started teaching chess with Sam in 2023. He co-founded Center Pawn Chess Academy to help others build their chess skills.