Why live online chess classes work better than videos
Watching chess videos is passive — no one notices when your child misunderstands a move or quietly gives up. A live online class is the opposite: a real coach sees what your child is thinking, corrects mistakes in the moment, and keeps every lesson at the right level.
How our online lessons work
From hello to first lesson takes days, not weeks. Tell us your child’s age and experience, and we place them in the right group.
Try the first month for $5
Every plan includes the live lessons plus the full platform — puzzle homework, game analysis, the parent dashboard and the mobile apps. Online checkout, cancel anytime.
A complete platform, not just video calls
Much of online kids’ coaching is a bare video call behind a “leave your number” form. WhiteKnight is built as one platform around the live lesson — and you can see prices and sign up online, no sales call required.
Online chess classes for complete beginners to club players
Many of our students start not knowing how the pieces move — complete beginners are genuinely welcome. We also run groups for improvers who already play, and for competitive juniors preparing for tournaments. Because groups are formed by age and level, every lesson feels just-right: never too easy, never overwhelming.
All you need is a laptop or tablet
Lessons run live on video, so a device with a camera and a steady internet connection is enough. Homework puzzles are set on Chess.com or Lichess — both free to use — so there is nothing extra to buy.
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
What age are the online chess lessons for?
We welcome children of primary and secondary school age, from absolute beginners upward. Your child is grouped with others at a similar age and level so lessons always feel just-right.
Does my child need to know how to play already?
Not at all. Many students start not knowing how the pieces move. We also have groups for improvers and competitive players.
How long is each lesson and how often?
Lessons are weekly and run live on video. You can choose one, two or three lessons a week — the first month of one-a-week is $5.
How big are the groups?
A maximum of five children per group, so every child gets real attention from the coach. One-to-one coaching is also available on request.
How much do online chess lessons cost?
Small-group classes for kids typically cost $20–$40 per lesson across the market. Our weekly plan includes the live lesson plus homework puzzles, automatic game analysis and the parent dashboard — and your first month is $5, with live prices in your currency at checkout.
How is this different from a chess app?
An app serves puzzles; a coach teaches. Your child gets a real teacher live every week — plus the platform around the lessons: a synced board in the lesson room, puzzle homework, game analysis, a parent dashboard, and iOS/Android apps.