Learn chess for free, then grow with a coach at an affordable price
Start today with free games, a free daily puzzle, free video lessons and beginner guides. When your child is ready for a coach, our live online classes are affordable, and the first class is free.
Free, with no card
Everything you can do for free
Make a free account to keep your games, streaks and badges. Nothing on this list ever asks for a payment.
Play against the computer
Pick a level that suits you. Every game is saved so you can look back at it.
Play free now →Play a friend
Share a room code and play a friend or family member online, wherever they are.
Start a game →A free puzzle every day
One new chess puzzle each day. Solve it daily to build a streak and earn badges at 7, 30 and 100 days.
Today's puzzle →Free video lessons
Short chess lessons from our coaches, free with a free account.
Watch the videos →Beginner chess guides
Friendly articles with boards you can play on, in English, Hindi and Telugu.
Read the guides →A free demo class with a coach
A 30-minute live class on Microsoft Teams with a real coach, plus a quick level check. No payment and no card.
Book the free demo →
When you want a coach
Live chess classes at an affordable price
Free practice is a great start. A coach makes the biggest difference: someone who explains why a move is good, sets the right homework and checks it next class.
2 live classes a week
One hour each, in a small batch of children at the same level.
English, Telugu or Hindi
Your child learns in the language they follow best.
Homework and reports
Practice after every class, and progress updates for parents on WhatsApp.
Affordable fees
Clear monthly, 3-month and yearly plans, 10% off for a second child, and a free first class.
See the fees and plans · every price is shown before you pay anything.
Questions
Learning chess for free: questions parents ask
Is it really free to learn chess here?
Yes. Playing the computer, playing friends, the daily puzzle, the video lessons and the chess guides are free with a free account. You never need a card for them.
Do I need to pay for the demo class?
No. The demo is a free 30-minute live class with a coach and a level check. There is no payment and no obligation to join.
What do I pay for?
Only if you want more: the self-learning course with step-by-step lessons, or live classes with a coach twice a week in a small batch. You can see every price on our fees page before you pay anything.
Are your chess classes affordable?
We keep our live classes affordable for families, with a 10% discount for a second child. Prices are shown in rupees in India and in US dollars elsewhere, and the first class is free so you can try before you decide.
Can adults learn chess for free too?
Yes. Everything free on this page works for teens and adults as well as children.
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Try a free class with a real coach.
The free demo is a 30-minute live class on Microsoft Teams with a coach and a quick level check. No payment, no card, no obligation.