Youth Development
A regular, structured development programme for students who know how the pieces move and understand the general rules but do not yet compete in tournaments. Includes 12 hours of training and 8 hours of online tournaments each month.
Monthly enrolment
₺12,000/ month
Annual enrolment
₺74,375+ VAT / year
Regular training, plenty of playing practice
Youth Development provides a balanced learning rhythm that turns knowledge into lasting skill.
12 hours of training per month
Three hours of live group training each week, delivered regularly with level-appropriate content.
8 hours of online tournaments per month
Students apply what they learn in regular online tournaments and build practical playing experience.
Titled Coaches
Lessons are taught by internationally titled, experienced coaches with a level-specific curriculum.
Personal Progress Tracking
Every student's progress is measured in the Mergen Chess App; parents follow the journey step by step.
Find the lesson time that suits you
Choose your level to see the current group schedules.
All times are Turkey time (TRT). New time slots may open as groups fill up.
Where Professionalism Meets Excellence
Our coaches prove it on the board, winning medals and challenging dozens at once.. At Mergen Chess, professionalism isn’t what we say — it’s what we do.
They know the pieces; now they need structured progress.
Youth Development is for students who understand chess fundamentals but are not yet active tournament players. One-to-one coaching and game analysis are not included in this programme.
- Understands the fundamentalsThe next structured step for students who know how the pieces move and understand the general rules.
- Not yet an active tournament playerStudents build a strong base through education and online playing experience before competitive tournament performance.
- A regular practice habitLive lessons, assignments and online tournaments move forward within one consistent learning rhythm.
Smart Homework System. For Real Growth.
We go beyond books with answer keys — our students explore why each move is made and how to think strategically. Every assignment is age-appropriate and supported by live study sessions. Your child doesn’t memorize answers — they learn to think like a chess player.
Lessons, assignments and progress in one place.
With the Mergen App, students follow their lessons and assignments while parents can view the learning process in a clear, organised way.
- Progress Tracking with Real DataEach student's progress is tracked instantly with graphs. Parents see with their own eyes how their children are developing in chess.
- Smart Homework SystemLevel-appropriate assignments are organised in one place so students continue practising between lessons.
- Lesson and Event RemindersLive lessons, homework activities and online tournament events are kept organised and easy to follow.
Parents Who Chose Mergen
Hear from parents and students who chose us.
Build a strong foundation for consistent progress.
Send an application so our team can assess whether Youth Development is the right programme for the student.