“Less memorizing. More understanding. Structured courses, expert coaching, and practical training built around the way the game is actually played.”
Great coaching shouldn't depend on where you live, who you know, or what you can afford. We're building a way for more players to learn from the right coaches, wherever they are.
Three principles that shape how we build the platform, work with coaches, and serve players.
Where you were born, what school you went to, or what your family can afford shouldn't decide whether you get access to great coaching. We built The Chess Project to close that gap, not work around it.
Coaches keep exactly 70% of what they earn here. No industry-standard cut, no platform tax dressed up as a "fee." The people doing the actual teaching should benefit most from it. Pricing on our end stays honest too — no hidden charges or upsells disguised as features.
We're building this at a time when conflict and noise dominate attention. Chess gives you a reason to slow down, weigh what's actually in front of you, and live with the consequences of your choices.
Chess isn't about remembering a perfect sequence. It's about knowing what to look for when the position doesn't go according to plan.
Memorizing opening moves without understanding why the pieces belong there.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4...
⚠ Position gets messy & theory runs out at move 10.
Learn to evaluate pawn structure, piece activity, king safety, weaknesses, and candidate moves before choosing a plan.
✓ Skill transfers directly on the board and off it.
Players and coaches from around the world come together to learn, teach, and build a deeper understanding of the game.
Experience you can learn from.
GMs, IMs, FMs and other experienced players sharing serious calculation, strategy, and practical knowledge.
Complex ideas, made clear.
Coaches who know how to break down difficult positions and turn them into lessons you can actually use.
Knowledge from the board.
Players with real tournament experience who understand preparation, pressure, and what happens when the clock is running.
Coaching that goes beyond moves.
Coaches focused on building confidence, better habits, and a stronger approach to the game.
More great coaches, better masterclasses, and smarter ways to study all built around making serious chess education more accessible.
Making quality coaching more accessible, structured learning easier to follow, and keeping 70% of lesson revenue with coaches.
Taking chess and critical-thinking education beyond the platform and into schools and communities that need it most.
Your kid wants to take chess seriously.
Give them structured training and access to coaches who can help them actually improve.
It's never too late to get better.
Whether you're picking chess back up or finally taking it seriously, learn at your own pace.
You've played enough to know there's more.
Go deeper into the positions, patterns, and decisions that separate playing from understanding.
Teach well. Get paid fairly.
Share what you know with serious players without being undervalued for the work you do.