Live chess lessons for all ages, with a real coach.

One-on-one or in small groups of up to 10, for kids, teens and adults. Learn on a shared live board from any device. For younger players, parents book, pay and stay in the loop.

Spot the fork? A knight can attack two pieces at once. New players learn ideas like this in their first month.

How it works

  1. Pick a time

    Choose a private lesson or a group class and book a slot that fits your week.

  2. Join from any device

    Open the private lesson link on a tablet, laptop or phone. Nothing to install, no chess set needed.

  3. Learn on a live board

    Your coach moves pieces, draws arrows and hands you the board to try each idea.

Classes

Every class runs live with a real coach. Start with a free trial lesson.

Private lessons

$150 per hour

  • One student, one coach
  • Booked by appointment at specific times
  • Lessons shaped to your level
  • Homework puzzles between lessons
Book a private lesson

Group classes

$30 per student, per hour

  • Up to 10 students per class
  • Separate youth (under 18) and adult groups
  • Hour-long classes starting at 9:00, 10:30 and 12:00
  • Shared board lessons, with turns at the board
  • Puzzle practice where each child solves on their own board
Join a group class

Weekly plans

Come every week with a plan, or book a single group class ($30) or private lesson ($150) whenever you like. Plans are paid weekly, and you can cancel anytime before the next week begins.

Group plan

$150 per week, per student

5 group classes a week, 1 hour a day ($30 per class).

Private plan

$450 per week

3 private lessons a week, 1 hour each ($150 per lesson).

Group classes run for an hour with a 30-minute break between them: 9:00 to 10:00, 10:30 to 11:30, 12:00 to 1:00, and so on.

Meet your coach

Coach Timothy Gene

Welcome to ChessTeacher.org! With over 20 years of experience playing chess, it has turned into much more than a hobby. I enjoy teaching others about the game of chess. We believe it can help with problem solving, pattern recognition, cognitive thinking and patience.

Safe for young players, simple for everyone

Parents stay in charge

For students under 18, parents book, pay and receive every message. The student just joins the lesson.

No private chat

There is no messaging between the coach and students in the app.

Private, invite-only rooms

Each class has its own private link. Classmates never see each other's names, and youth and adult groups are always kept separate.

Watch anytime

Parents of younger students are always welcome to sit in on a lesson.

Common questions

What ages do you teach?

All ages, from kids to adults. Complete beginners are welcome.

What do we need at home?

A tablet, laptop or phone with a web browser and an internet connection. No chess set or downloads needed.

Private or group lessons?

Private lessons move at your own pace. Group classes are a fun, lower-cost way to learn alongside other players at your level. The free trial helps you decide.

What if we need to cancel?

Cancel at least 24 hours before a class starts for a full refund. Once your week's sessions have started, unused sessions are 50% refundable. You can cancel your weekly plan anytime before the next week begins.

Ready for a first lesson?

Book a free trial and see how you like learning live.

Book a free trial