From first class to tournament

How Our Online Chess Coaching Works

Here's exactly what happens after you book — from the free trial class to weekly lessons, homework and progress updates.

Book a Free Trial Class

Free trial · No commitment · Reply within 24 hours

Free trial first

Meet a coach and see a real lesson before you commit to anything.

Matched to a level

Every student is placed by age, experience and skill level.

Everything in one place

Classes, homework, recordings and progress live on one platform.

1. Book a free trial class

Fill in a short form with your child's name and age. Our team gets back to you — usually within 24 hours — to arrange a time.

2. Skill assessment

During the trial, a coach plays and talks through positions with your child to understand what they already know, how they think, and what they enjoy. You get a clear recommendation afterwards — and a chance to ask anything.

3. The right program and format

  • Foundation (beginner), Development (intermediate) or Mastery (advanced)
  • Small-group classes with students at the same level, or 1:1 coaching
  • Help from our team finding a class schedule that works for your family

4. Live weekly classes

Lessons are taught live on our coaching platform with an interactive board. Students solve positions, play practice games and review games with the coach. Every class is recorded so it can be rewatched.

5. Practice between classes

Each student has a dashboard with homework, assignments, quizzes, a puzzle trainer, an analysis board and an opening preparation tool. Short, regular practice is what turns lessons into results.

6. Progress updates for parents

Parents receive regular feedback on attendance, performance, strengths and areas to improve, and can reach our team directly on WhatsApp, email or phone.

7. Tournaments, when ready

When a student is ready, coaches recommend suitable online and over-the-board tournaments and help them prepare. Read more about our tournament preparation.

Frequently asked questions

Our team typically responds to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Depending on the program type and prior notice, rescheduling options may be available. Our Attendance and Rescheduling Policies explain the details.

A computer or tablet with a stable internet connection. Everything else runs on our platform.

Talk to our team — we'll help you choose the format that best fits your child's goals.

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