The people and purpose behind the board
We're a team of dedicated chess educators on a mission to make world-class coaching joyful, structured, and accessible to every learner — wherever they are.
Four Things We Never Compromise On
Not a mission statement — just the four calls we make the same way, every time, for every student.
Coach quality is the whole game.
Every coach is identity-verified, has their FIDE rating and federation credentials checked directly (not self-reported), and teaches a trial class reviewed by our team before ever meeting a student.
You should never have to gamble on us.
Every family starts with a free demo class before paying anything, and every enrolment is covered by our 7-day full refund policy. If it isn't right for your child, you shouldn't be locked in.
Parents deserve to see the progress, not just hear about it.
The Parent Portal shows practice, performance and progress between classes, with real weekly and monthly targets — not a vague update once a month.
We're building habits, not just moves.
A leveled curriculum, homework between sessions, and lifetime tournament access exist so focus and patience outlast any single class — that's what actually stays with a child.
Where the royal game is taught with care
The Digital Chessboard Academy brings world-class, live online chess coaching to learners everywhere. We teach children and adults — from absolute beginners aged 3 and up to competitive tournament players — through small, personalised group and private classes.
Our coaches don't just teach moves; they nurture confident, independent thinkers. With a structured curriculum, weekly tournaments, and clear progress tracking, every student always knows their next step.
- Certified, FIDE-rated & experienced coaches
- Grandmaster-curated courses
- Flexible timings across every time zone
Values at the heart of every lesson
The principles that guide how we teach, encourage, and celebrate every student — in every single class.
Integrity
Honest feedback and real progress over empty praise.
Patience
Every learner moves at their own pace, and that's perfect.
Excellence
A high standard of coaching, preparation, and care.
Joy
Because a love of the game is what makes it all last.
The people who bring out the best in every student
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Your first lesson is on us
See our coaching style for yourself with a free, no-obligation demo class.