The chess app built
for coaches.
Teach live classes, set puzzle homework, follow every student's growth and keep families in the loop — all in one platform. Free to start.
1.f4 e6 2.g4 · Black to move
Checkmate in 1
Leaderboard
0 of 6 solved
Fool's Mate
1.f4 e6 2.g4
♛ Qh4# wins
Black to move
Checkmate in 1
0/6 students solved
Everything a chess coach needs — nothing they don't.
14 purpose-built tools covering live teaching, student management, assignments, analytics, and academy growth.
Live Classrooms
CoreOne board the whole class shares, live.
Puzzle Rush Mid-Session
CoreRace students to solve a position. Live leaderboard.
Puzzle Assignments
CoreThe right practice for every level, marked for you.
Assignment Analytics
AnalyticsSee who's thriving and who needs help.
Bot Drill Practice
CoreStudents practise, you watch and guide.
Student Progress Dashboard
AnalyticsEvery student's growth, at a glance.
Chess.com & Lichess Sync
AnalyticsOnline ratings in one view, no manual entry.
Batch Management
AcademyGroup students, schedule sessions, assign in bulk.
Mini-Tournaments
CoreIn-class challenge matches with auto leaderboard.
Automated Academy Emails
MarketingKeep students and parents engaged, effortlessly.
Simul Play
CoreCoach vs multiple students simultaneously.
Game Library
AcademyBuild and share a library of instructive games.
Smart Quizzes
AcademyCheck understanding in a few minutes.
Academy Builder
AcademyYour full academy in one place. Zero tech needed.
Built only for chess. Not a generic LMS.
Most coaches string together video calls, board viewers, spreadsheets, and email tools. If you've been using ChessLang, a kids' classroom tool, or a video call + free chess site combo — Chessido is the purpose-built alternative that replaces all of them.
A chess coach's week, in one app
Most chess coaches teach with a video call in one window, a free chess site in another, puzzles sent over WhatsApp and progress kept in a spreadsheet. Chessido replaces that patchwork with one app built only for teaching chess. Here is what a normal week looks like.
Before class: plan the lesson
Build the lesson as a set of positions and games — load a PGN, pull positions from your game library or pick puzzles by theme. Everything is ready on the board before students arrive.
In class: teach on one shared board
Students join from a link on any phone or laptop. You move pieces and draw arrows and every student sees it at once. When you want the class to think, start a puzzle rush and watch every student's board live on one wall, with attempts and times, or run a quick in-class tournament. Hand the board to a student to explain their move to everyone.
After class: homework that marks itself
Set puzzle homework for the whole class, one batch or a single student. Every attempt is checked automatically, so instead of marking you see straight away who has finished and which themes need another lesson. Read more about chess puzzle assignments.
Every week: progress parents can see
Each student has a profile with their puzzle rating, homework record, class attendance and their Chess.com and Lichess ratings. When a parent asks how their child is doing, you have a clear answer — and certificates when they reach a new level.
For one coach or a whole academy
Chessido works the same whether you teach five private students or run batches across several coaches. Solo coaches can start with the classroom and homework — see Chessido for individual coaches. When you grow into an academy, add coaches, batches and fees on the same account — see chess academy management software and fee management.
Running events too? Pair your tournaments, publish them to Chess-Results and print the certificates from the same place. Moving from another platform? Here is how Chessido compares as a ChessLang alternative, and our guide to running online chess classes.
Chess app for coaches — common questions
What is the best app for chess coaches?
The best chess app for coaches puts the whole job in one place: a live board the whole class shares, puzzle homework that marks itself, each student's progress and online ratings, and class tournaments. Chessido does all of this in the browser, on any device, and is free to start.
Can I teach chess online with Chessido instead of Zoom and a free chess site?
Yes. Chessido's live classroom has the board, video and student list in one window. You move pieces and draw arrows, every student sees it instantly, and you can hand the board to a student or send the whole class a puzzle without leaving the lesson.
How does puzzle homework work for chess students?
Pick puzzles by theme and level, or use your own, and set a due date. Students solve on any phone or laptop, every attempt is marked automatically, and you see who finished, who struggled and which themes need another lesson.
Can I track my students' Chess.com and Lichess ratings?
Yes. Link a student's Chess.com and Lichess usernames once and their ratings and recent games appear on their profile next to their Chessido progress, so you never have to collect them by hand.
Do my students need to install anything?
No. Chessido runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. Students join a class from a link, and parents don't have to set up anything.
Is Chessido a good ChessLang alternative?
Yes. Coaches move to Chessido from ChessLang for live classes with a live wall of every student's board, self-marking homework, tournaments and academy tools in one place, free to start.
Is Chessido free for chess coaches?
Yes, Chessido is free to start with no credit card. You can create your coach account, add students and run your first live class in a few minutes.
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