GLOBAL EDTECH + SPORTTECH • LIVE COACHING • AI ACCESSIBILITY
WHITEKNIGHT ACADEMY: LIVE CHESS COACHING AT SCALE
A global platform for kids and adults combining real coaches, small-group cohorts, measurable progress, and AI-driven accessibility. Pilots launch in Poland, the USA, and Canada — with coaches worldwide to cover time zones.
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BUILT FOR SCALE & MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
A GLOBAL CHESS LEARNING PLATFORM WITH REAL COACHES + PRACTICAL AI
WhiteKnight Academy is a global EdTech + SportTech platform for kids and adults, built to deliver consistent learning outcomes—not random lessons. We combine live small-group coaching with structured training paths, assessments, and progress reporting. Coaches operate worldwide, allowing learners to train in the right language and time zone, with predictable cohorts that start together and improve together.
The platform solves common issues in online chess education: lack of structure and continuity, poor level matching, high cost of 1:1 tutoring, and heavy scheduling/admin overhead. Our approach scales quality through small cohorts (e.g., 4 learners), smart placement by level/age/language/schedule, and practical AI that supports personalization and accessibility (including voice guidance and simplified learning flows). This creates higher retention, clearer progress, and a product that can expand across markets.
Pilots launch in Poland, the USA, and Canada — designed for measurable results and school-ready reporting.
LIVE COHORT COACHING
Small groups led by real coaches (e.g., 4 learners). High interaction, predictable start dates, and a consistent learning rhythm.
SMART MATCHING & SCHEDULING
Placement by skill level, age range, language, goals, and time zone. New cohorts start as editions—no mid-cycle joining.
MEASURABLE PROGRESS SYSTEM
Placement tests, structured modules, guided homework, attendance tracking, and progress dashboards for learners, parents, and schools.
AI ACCESSIBILITY & EFFICIENCY
Practical AI supports personalization and accessibility: voice navigation, read-aloud guidance, simplified step-by-step mode, plus coach tools that reduce admin time.
PILOTS IN PL / US / CA • GLOBAL FIRST
FROM PILOTS TO SCALE: B2C SUBSCRIPTIONS + SCHOOL PROGRAMS
WhiteKnight Academy is built as a global product from day one. We launch in two tracks: direct subscriptions for families and adult learners (B2C), and structured school pilots that validate measurable outcomes and establish a repeatable licensing model (B2B). Our global coach network covers time zones and languages, enabling consistent cohorts across markets.
Pilots start in Poland, the USA, and Canada. Each pilot follows a defined framework: onboarding, placement assessment, cohort start dates, attendance tracking, structured practice, and progress reporting. This approach produces reliable learning data while reducing admin overhead for coaches, parents, and schools.
WHERE LEARNERS GROW — WITH STRUCTURE AND MEASURABLE PROGRESS
WhiteKnight Academy combines live coaching with a complete training system. Learners join small cohorts that start together (no mid-cycle joining), follow level-based modules, and receive guided homework and feedback. Progress is measured through assessments, attendance, and milestones—while AI adds accessibility support (voice guidance, simplified flows) and smarter practice recommendations.
MOBILE EXPERIENCE (PLANNED)
THE WHITEKNIGHT APP — CHESS TRAINING IN YOUR POCKET
Designed for retention and measurable outcomes: the app increases learning consistency between live sessions.
The app is designed as a daily learning companion for kids and adults. Learners can follow their personalized training path, complete guided practice, and prepare for tournaments with clear plans and milestones—without losing continuity between live sessions.
The app will include the same core advantages as the platform: small-group cohort learning, smart matching, structured modules, progress dashboards, and practical AI features for personalization and accessibility (including simplified learning flows and voice support). It also enables fast communication with a personal coach and quick “next step” recommendations based on performance.
Not only a web platform. The WhiteKnight App brings structured learning, coach access, and measurable progress to mobile—anytime, anywhere.
Key features
Instant coach access: chat / feedback / session reminders
Daily practice & tournament prep: tactics, endgames, opening plans, review checklists
Progress tracking: streaks, milestones, attendance, skill gaps
Accessibility-first: simplified mode, read-aloud / voice guidance (privacy-by-design)
EVIDENCE & VALIDATION
PILOTS WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES — DESIGNED TO DE-RISK SCALE
WhiteKnight Academy is built as a global product from day one, with pilots launching in Poland, the USA, and Canada. The goal is not only to acquire users—but to validate a repeatable learning system that scales quality through small cohorts, structured training paths, and coach-led delivery.
Each pilot follows a defined framework: onboarding, placement assessment, cohort start dates (no mid-cycle joining), attendance tracking, structured modules, guided homework, and coach feedback. This creates a consistent learning process and generates reliable data that can be compared across cohorts, coaches, and markets.
We measure impact through clear KPIs: entry vs exit assessment improvement, retention by cohort cycle, module completion rate, attendance consistency, and progress milestones. Schools and partners receive privacy-safe reporting, while the product team uses the insights to improve matching, curriculum pacing, and accessibility features—accelerating commercialization for both B2C subscriptions and B2B licensing.
Privacy-by-design and data minimization — especially for child accounts.
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Years of playing experience
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COACHES READY FOR FIRST COHORTS
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LAUNCH MARKETS: PL / US / CA
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FUNDING TARGET (MVP + PILOTS)
CREDIBILITY & EXECUTION
A GLOBAL-FIRST TEAM BUILDING A SCALABLE LEARNING PRODUCT
WhiteKnight Academy is building a product that scales real coaching—not content alone. We combine structured learning paths, cohort operations, and practical AI to improve consistency, accessibility, and outcomes for kids and adults across time zones.
FUNDING / PARTNERSHIP ASK
We are seeking up to €100k to accelerate product development, accessibility features, and pilot execution across Poland, the USA, and Canada. Funding will support engineering, curriculum tooling for coaches, and measurable reporting for schools—creating a repeatable model ready for international scale.
Request the Pitch Deck • Apply for a School Pilot • Join the Beta Waitlist
BUSINESS MODEL
BUSINESS MODEL
We scale real coaching through small cohorts and structured learning paths. We launch in two tracks: B2C subscriptions for families and adult learners, and B2B school programs validated through measurable pilots.
B2C: monthly plans for small-group coaching + guided training path
B2B: school pilots → annual licensing / program packages
Global coach network to cover languages & time zones
FUNDING REQUEST: €100K
Clear milestones to validate outcomes, retention, and repeatable unit economics.
Funding accelerates the MVP into a pilot-ready product with accessibility, reporting, and operational tooling that reduces admin time for coaches and schools.
Core platform features: matching, cohorts, scheduling, coach dashboard
AI modules: personalized practice + accessibility (voice guidance, simplified modes)
Pilot execution: onboarding, measurement, reporting templates for schools
Compliance & privacy-by-design for child accounts
Go-to-market: partnerships and pilot recruitment in PL / US / CA
MILESTONES (NEXT 6–9 MONTHS)
We execute in short, measurable cycles to de-risk scale and prepare for international rollout.
MVP completion + internal beta (coaches + first cohorts)
3-country pilots launch (Poland, USA, Canada)
Outcome reporting: entry vs exit assessment, attendance, retention, module completion
Iteration based on pilot data: matching quality, curriculum pacing, accessibility usage
Ready for B2C growth + B2B licensing expansion
Funding & Partners (Logos Coming Soon)
