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.
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.
John Doe
FIDE Master, Head Coach
Jane Smith
International Master, Strategy Coach
Mike Johnson
FIDE Master, Tournament Coach
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