Apply by email

Please note: Because the groups are small, not everyone who applies can be offered a place.
Applications are open to motivated players aged 18 and under for whom the cost of chess coaching would otherwise stand in the way.
Copy the template below, fill it out, and send it in. Every email is read personally.

Send it to ellenfredericianilssen@gmail.com.

Email template

To: ellenfredericianilssen@gmail.com · Subject: Application for a place

ABOUT THE PLAYER
First name:
Age:
Current chess rating (write 0 if none):
Where the rating is from (FIDE, Chess.com, Lichess, other):
If FIDE rating, please link FIDE profile:
Group applying for (or "not sure yet"):
Chess coaching before (yes / no / a little):

PARENT OR GUARDIAN
Name:
Email address:
Phone number:
Country:

IN YOUR OWN WORDS
What does the player enjoy about chess?

Why would free coaching make a difference?

Anything else Ellen should know?

Open in your email appOr paste the template into a new email yourself.

Keep it short and honest. The information is used only to consider the application — it is never shared publicly or with other applicants.