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Learn chess the fun way.

Five-minute lessons, puzzles and friendly bots. Whether you're 6 or 60, you learn by playing.

Start learning, it's free

Free forever. No ads, no sign-up.

Try it: hop the knight onto every star.

Bite-size lessons
31
Puzzles to solve
18
Friendly bots
7
Ads or sign-ups
0

How it works

Learn it. Practice it. Play it.

  1. Rooks move in straight lines!

    Step 1

    Learn

    Five-minute lessons teach one idea at a time, with Ollie the owl as your coach.

  2. Step 2

    Practice

    Collect stars, solve puzzles and retry the steps you missed. Every right answer earns XP.

  3. Step 3

    Play

    Take on 7 friendly bots. After each game, Ollie turns your mistakes into puzzles.

The learning path

From your first move to checkmate

Three levels, one step at a time. Each lesson unlocks the next.

  1. Rookie

    Meet the board and every piece

    15 lessons

    • The Chessboard
    • The Rook
    • The Bishop
    • The Queen
    • The King
    • The Knight
    • The Pawn

  2. Player

    The rules you need to play a full game

    9 lessons

    • Winning Pieces
    • Check!
    • Checkmate
    • Special Moves

  3. Tactician

    Openings, tactics and endgames

    7 lessons

    • Opening Basics
    • Tricks & Tactics
    • Endgames

For everyone

Playful enough for kids. Smart enough for grown‑ups.

Chess builds focus, patience and problem-solving at any age. Learn solo, alongside your kids, or with a whole classroom.

  • Safe for kids

    No ads and no chat.

  • No account needed

    Progress stays on your device.

  • Room for everyone

    Several learners can share one device.

  • Fits any day

    Short sessions and a daily goal you choose.

Ready for your first move?

It takes one minute to start, and Ollie shows you the way.

Start learning

Free forever. No ads, no sign-up.