Learn Chess Online

Interactive learning path from beginner to master.

76lessons
500+puzzles
3languages

What Shakkikoulu Offers

Interactive Lessons

From rules to strategy — each lesson explains why a move is good, not just what to do.

Tactical Exercises

Checkmates, forks, pins and skewers. Your rating improves with every solved puzzle.

Play Against the Computer

Five difficulty levels from beginner to master. Analysis after every game.

Game Analysis in Plain Language

Upload your game and get an explanation of every move in your own language.

Track Your Progress

Rating, achievements and statistics show your development as a clear path.

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Three Learning Paths

Adults

Ages 16 and up

Six levels from beginner to master. Analysis of classic games, strategy and Finnish chess history.

90 lessons

Juniors

For ages 10–15

Gamified learning path for young players. Points, achievements and challenges keep motivation high.

45 lessons

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For Schools

A ready-made tool for teaching chess.

  • Teacher Dashboard Create classes, add students, track progress and assign tasks.
  • In-Class Play Students play against each other under the teacher's supervision.
  • Printable Certificates Reward small achievements with concrete certificates.
  • Custom Special Path Adaptive learning for children with special needs — audio support, extra exercises, own pace.
  • Try for Free 30-day pilot period without payment details.
Try 30 days free
Teacher View 3A — Chess Basics
24Students
72 %Completed
850Avg. Elo
Matti V.T3
Liisa K.T3
Eero T.T2
Anna S.T1

For Chess Clubs

All the tools to run your club in one place.

  • Member Management Add, archive, and manage members easily. Each member gets their own profile.
  • Tournament System Organize Round Robin and Swiss tournaments directly on the platform.
  • ELO Tracking Member ELO ratings update automatically based on games and tournaments.
  • Clear Billing Platform fee €99/year + €2.99/member/month. Billing is based on active members.
Create Club Account
Tampere Chess Club Club
38members
12tournaments
1 240avg ELO
Heikki M.1 480
Tuula R.1 350
Janne K.1 180
Sari L.1 020

Choose the plan that suits you

All plans include access to lessons, tactics training, and game analysis. There is no free tier, but you can try the demo on the front page.

Monthly

9,90 € / mo
  • All lessons and courses
  • Unlimited tactics training
  • Unlimited game analysis
  • Detailed statistics
  • Printable certificates
Start now

Cancel anytime

Family

14,90 € / mo
  • All lessons and courses
  • Unlimited tactics training
  • Up to 5 user profiles
  • Parent dashboard
  • Safe environment for children
  • Screen time limits
Start as family

or €149.00 / year

For Schools and Clubs

School Plan

299 € / class / year
  • Teacher dashboard
  • Class and student management
  • Progress tracking
  • 30-day trial without payment details
Try 30 days free

Club Package

99 € / year

+ €2.99 / member / mo

  • Member management
  • Tournament system
  • ELO tracking
  • Billing based on member count
Create club account

Why Chess

Logical Thinking

Chess develops understanding of cause and effect and consistent reasoning.

Concentration

Every move requires attention. Concentration develops naturally through play.

Problem Solving

Every position has a problem to solve. Tactical thinking transfers to other areas of life.

Perseverance

Chess teaches that progress requires patience and practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shakkikoulu for?
Everyone. Little Chess School is designed for ages 5–9, the junior path for 10–15 and the adult path for ages 16 and up. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, we have content for you.
Do I need to know chess beforehand?
No. We start from scratch: what is a chessboard, what are the pieces and how do they move.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Shakkikoulu.fi is designed for all devices. The chessboard is optimised for touch screens.
Is it safe for children?
The service has no chat, no contact with strangers, no external links and no ads. From the parent dashboard you can follow your child's progress and set time limits.
What languages does the service support?
Finnish, Swedish and English. All lessons, puzzles and game analyses are available in three languages.
How does the school licence work?
The teacher signs up, creates a class and adds students by name. Each student gets a login code. A 30-day pilot period is available.

Start Your Chess Journey Today

165 lessons from beginner to master.