Learn by playing, five minutes at a time. Lessons, puzzles and friendly bots for anyone from 6 to 60.
Try it: hop the knight onto every star.
How it works
Step 1
Short chess lessons, one idea at a time, with Ollie the owl as your coach.
Step 2
Collect stars, solve chess puzzles at your level and race the clock in Puzzle Rush.
Step 3
Play 7 friendly chess bots or a friend. Ollie turns your mistakes into puzzles.
The learning path
Four levels take you from total beginner to champion, one short lesson at a time.
Meet the board and every piece
15 lessons
The rules you need to play a full game
9 lessons
Openings, tactics and endgames
7 lessons
Master every big tactic
12 lessons
Certificates
Finish a level and print a certificate with your name on it.
A sample certificate: Ada has completed Level 1, Rookie.
For everyone
Chess builds focus and patience at any age. Learn alone, with family or with your class.
Safe for kids
No ads, no chat and no tracking.
No account needed
Progress stays on your device.
Room for everyone
Several learners can share one device.
Play together
Take turns against a friend on one screen.
Grown-up controls
Daily time limits and privacy settings.
Fits any day
Short sessions and a daily goal you choose.