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.
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.
White Knight 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
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.