Online chess classroom software, built only for chess.
Chessido gives your class one shared board with built-in video, a live wall of every student's board during exercises, puzzles that check themselves and in-class tournaments — on any device, free to start.
7 things a chess classroom must do
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One board the whole class shares
You move, draw arrows and highlight squares; every student sees it at once, with video in the same window.
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Every student's board, live
During a puzzle or a bot game, a live wall shows each student's board, attempts and time — so you spot who's stuck.
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Puzzles that check themselves
In class and as homework, answers are checked automatically and progress is saved.
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Hand the board to a student
Let a student show their idea to the class, then take the board back.
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Games and tournaments in class
Quick in-class tournaments and simuls that keep students playing.
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Progress you can show parents
Puzzle rating, homework, attendance and online ratings on each student's profile.
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Nothing to install
Students join from a link on any phone, tablet or laptop.
Why a video call and a free board aren't enough
A video call shows your face; it doesn't show you what twenty students are thinking. With a separate board in another tab, you can't see who solved the position, who guessed and who gave up — and homework goes out on WhatsApp and comes back unmarked.
A real chess classroom keeps the board, the video and every student's work in one place. That's the difference coaches notice in their first Chessido class. Read our guide to running online chess classes, or see how Chessido compares as a ChessLang alternative.
Online chess classroom software — common questions
What is the best software for online chess classes?
The best online chess classroom software gives the whole class one shared board with video, shows every student's board live during exercises, checks puzzles automatically and keeps each student's progress. Chessido does all of this in the browser and is free to start.
Can I teach chess online without Zoom?
Yes. Chessido's live classroom has video built in next to the board, so you don't need a separate video call.
What is a good ChessLang alternative for online classes?
Chessido is a ChessLang alternative built for live online chess classes, with a shared board, built-in video, a live wall of every student's board, self-marking homework and academy tools — free to start.
Does online chess classroom software work on phones?
Chessido does. Students join from a link on any phone, tablet or laptop with nothing to install.
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