Complete beginners welcome

Chess lessons for beginners — kids welcome

Our beginner chess lessons start from the very beginning — how each piece moves — and build, step by step, into real games. They are live, taught by a real coach, in a small group of fellow beginners, so no child ever feels behind.

No experience is needed, and the first month of weekly lessons is €5.

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A clear path

From zero to your first checkmate

A good beginner chess course is a ladder, not a pile of puzzles. We start with how the pieces move and the rules of the game, then add the first simple tactics, then the ideas behind a good opening — until your child is playing full games with confidence.

The board & the pieces
How each piece moves and captures, plus check, checkmate and stalemate.
First tactics
Forks, pins and simple mating patterns — the moves that win games early.
Opening principles
Control the centre, develop pieces, keep the king safe — no memorising needed.
Whole games
Putting it together to play, and enjoy, a complete game from start to finish.
Structured, not random

A real beginner course, led by a coach

Free apps throw random puzzles at children and hope something sticks. Our beginner classes follow a planned path, led by a coach who checks that each idea is understood before moving on. Your child builds real understanding — not just a puzzle streak.

No one feels behind

Beginners learn together, in a small group

Your child is grouped with other beginners of a similar age, so there is no fear of looking silly in front of stronger players. Small groups of five or fewer mean the coach knows every child by name and keeps the mood encouraging and fun.

Good questions

Frequently asked

My child has never played chess — is that okay?

Absolutely — that is exactly who beginner lessons are for. Many of our students start not knowing how the pieces move, and they are grouped with other beginners so no one feels behind.

What age can a beginner start?

Children of primary and secondary school age can start as complete beginners. Groups are formed by age and level so lessons are always pitched right.

Will chess be too hard for them?

No. A coach introduces one idea at a time and checks it is understood before moving on, so lessons feel like fun, not pressure.

How quickly will my child improve?

Most beginners are playing full games within a few weeks. With weekly lessons and short homework puzzles, progress is steady and visible in your parent dashboard.

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Start your beginner’s first month for €5

A real coach, a small group of fellow beginners, live every week.

Start for €5