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About Monafils Institute

Shaping the future of chess in Lesotho through excellence in training, competition, and strategic thinking.

Our Story

A Legacy of Chess Excellence

Founded in 2023, Monafils Institute emerged from a vision to transform chess education in Lesotho. What began as a small training center is growing into one of the country's dedicated chess academies, focused on developing young chess enthusiasts into future champions.

Our commitment to excellence drives our passionate instructors who share our vision of nurturing the next generation of chess players in Lesotho. We are dedicated to building a strong foundation for chess development in our community.

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Our Mission

We aim to be a leader in promoting chess as a vehicle for enriching education, to be a leader in promoting womans chess in Lesotho as well as to support and promote competitive chess in Lesotho..

Our Vision

To be recognized as Lesotho's leading chess academy, producing international masters and fostering a culture of strategic excellence.

Our Values

Excellence, dedication, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement form the cornerstone of our training philosophy.

Our Team

Meet Our Chess Masters

Learn from experienced chess instructors with years of combined experience in competitive chess and training.

Chess Master John Doe

John Doe

FIDE Master, Head Coach

Chess Master Jane Smith

Jane Smith

International Master, Strategy Coach

Chess Master Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

FIDE Master, Tournament Coach

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Ready to Join Our Chess Community?

Take the first step towards mastering chess with Lesotho's premier chess academy. Our experienced instructors are ready to guide you on your journey.

Limited spots available for our next training cohort