About JZMC

Jilin Zhang Master Chess is a place for school-age children to learn how to play chess in a nurturing and competitive environment.

 
  • We want the kids to always be growing in both mental aptitude, as well as in their character and relationships.

  • We create a loving environment which helps kids learn and grow

  • We celebrate every achievement for every child. It’s not about being better than everyone else, it’s about being better than who you once were.

 

Meet the Team

  • WGM Jilin Zhang

    Founder and Head Coach

  • WIM Knarik Mouradian

    Coach for Online Classes

  • Brendan Anderson

    Coach for Competition Groups

  • Ian Stalker

    Coach for Competition Groups

  • Henry Li

    Beginner Class Trainer

  • Richard Mo

    Webmaster

  • Aidan Odenthal

    Casual Trainer

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Our Logo

  • The Pawn represents the children learning chess. They are young but are making brave and steady moves. One day their effort will be rewarded and they will get their own ‘promotion’ — a stronger and better version of themselves.

    小兵代表正在学棋的孩子,他们年纪虽轻,却非常勇敢,一步一个脚印的向前走。终有一天,他们的努力换来回报,迎来自己的“升变”,成就更强大的自己。

  • The olive leaves and fruits represent how chess develops children’s brains in ways such as logical-thinking, evaluation, calculation and decision making which help to enrich their own insights.

    橄榄叶和果子代表通过下棋可以开发孩子的脑力,比如逻辑思维,分析能力,计算能力和决策力,从而丰富他们的洞见。

  • A child is like a tree, it is important that they have strong roots to support them as they mature. And these roots represent their character: respect, honesty, fair play, friendship, diligence and resilience. Without these foundations, their beautiful flowers and fruits will not flourish.

    如果把小孩比作一棵树,那么最重要的部分一定是树的根部,因为他们成长离不开树根的滋养。树根代表孩子的品格:尊重、诚实、公平竞争、友谊、耐力和抗挫折能力。没有这些上面就不能开花结果。

  • The heart at the bottom which is hidden in the root symbolises the unconditional love given by parents to their children. When they are loved, they feel secure and it gives them confidence allowing them to achieve and bring out the best of their potential.

    最后最重要的,是藏在树根里的爱心,这爱心代表来自父母无条件的爱,当孩子们感到无论如何父母都爱他们,接纳他们,他们会很有安全感,带来自信,发掘更大潜力,从而追求卓越。