What your child gets for free
Chess training online, free to begin
Free self-study is a brilliant way to start: your child practises tactics, plays through homework, and builds a rating at their own pace, with zero pressure and zero cost. It is the easiest first step into chess.
Free chess classes and courses to start with
Looking for free chess classes or a free chess course for your child? Start here. Your free account works like a self-paced chess course online: structured puzzle sets and homework that take a complete beginner from the basics to real games — all free, in their own time.
It is the easiest way to try chess before adding live group classes with a real coach.
Start free in under a minute
Add a real coach for faster progress
Self-study is a great start, but children learn fastest when a caring human notices, explains and cheers them on. Whenever you’re ready, you can add live weekly coaching with a real coach — the first month is just €5, and everything your child has built so far carries over.
Why a live coach beats a self-paced app
Apps are great for solo puzzles. But a child learns fastest when a caring human notices, explains and cheers them on.
WhiteKnight AcademyA real coach, live
- Spots mistakes a child can't see themselves
- Lessons paced to your child, not an algorithm
- Real encouragement and accountability each week
- Friends in a small group — social, not solo
- Progress a parent can actually see and trust
Alone with a screen
- Repeats the same mistakes unnoticed
- No one to explain the "why" behind a move
- Motivation fades once the novelty wears off
- More screen time, on their own
- Hard to know if they're really improving
Frequently asked
Are these really free chess lessons?
Yes. Your child gets free chess lessons through guided puzzles, homework and a progress report — with no card and no commitment. Optional live coaching with a real coach is the only paid part, and only if you choose it.
Can my child take free chess classes online?
They can. The free account works like self-paced online chess classes: structured practice and homework at their level. When you want live group classes with a coach, you can add them anytime.
Is it really free?
Yes. The self-study account is free with no card required. Live coaching is an optional paid add-on you choose only if you want it.
Do I need to know chess to help my child?
No. The app guides your child through puzzles and homework, and the progress report tells you how it is going in plain language.
What age is the free account for?
It is designed for children of primary and secondary school age, including complete beginners.
Can we add a real coach later?
Anytime — and the first month of weekly lessons is just €5. Your free tools and your child’s progress stay included.