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Developing
Skills
with Chess

Chess as a tool for better education, stronger communities, healthy aging and effective personality development.

Chess is more than a game. It's a space where people grow – cognitively, socially, emotionally, and even therapeutically.
The consulting firm André Vögtlin & Partner AG develops and delivers social chess formats that empower people, unlock potential, and enhance quality of life.
Regionally rooted in northwestern Switzerland,
internationally connected.

Cognitive

(Thinking & Learning)
Concentration / Logic
Creativity / Memory /
Problem solving / Flexibility
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Social

(Sense of belonging & Communication)
Respect / Fairness /
Responsibility /
Team spirit /
Belonging / Trust

Therapeutic

(Healing & Stability)
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a sense of structure / well-being / orientation / self-discipline /
Slowing down /
Self-efficacy
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(Self-awareness & Regulation)
Enjoyment of the game / Motivation /
Self-control /
Gratitude /
Stress management /
Self-confidence

Emotionally

Our concept

We use chess to foster skills that are crucial in everyday life, professional life, and challenging situations: concentration, creativity, problem-solving, fairness, respect, patience, self-regulation, and a healthy approach to mistakes. Our formats combine logical-strategic thinking with socio-emotional competence – creating lasting learning experiences that have a real impact.

More about our concept
Our range

Individual programs instead of standard solutions

FOR EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTES

FOR MANAGEMENT-
DEVELOPMENT

IN THE THERAPEUTIC
FIELD

ACTIVATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

"I learned about chess as an additional teaching tool, which – thanks to simple mini-games – can be used effectively in challenging classroom situations."

Teacher at the Allschwil primary school
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