Pricing

Simple, and honest about it

The first course is free forever — not a trial. Upgrade only when you want the rest of the curriculum.

Pawn

Free always
  • Your First Moves — the complete first course
  • Three puzzles every day
  • Placement test to find your level
  • Play the computer — all five levels
  • Daily challenge, streaks & achievement badges
  • Progress tracking tied to your account
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School

Custom per school / club
  • All 1,000 lessons across 30 courses, unlocked for every student
  • Teacher & school dashboard — roster, weekly assignments, live progress
  • Bulk student accounts created in minutes
  • Printable completion certificates for every finisher, on the official design
  • Verifiable certificate reference numbers for every award
  • Fully bilingual Arabic / English interface
  • Priority support from our team
Talk to us →

Reach us on WhatsApp or by email and we'll set your school up — see the “For schools” page for details.

Frequently asked questions

Fifty quick answers. Tap a question to expand it.

Getting started

Do I need to know anything to start?

No. The very first lesson shows you how a piece moves; we assume zero experience.

Is there an age limit?

The lessons read comfortably from about age seven upward, and adults follow the exact same path.

Is it really free to begin?

Yes. The first course and the daily puzzles are free forever, with no card required.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in your web browser on phone, tablet, or computer.

Is the site available in Arabic?

Yes, the entire site works in both English and Arabic; switch anytime from the top menu.

Lessons and courses

How are the lessons structured?

Short lessons you practise on a live board, grouped into courses that rise from beginner to club level.

Do I have to finish lessons in order?

Within a course each lesson builds on the last, but you can pick whichever course you like.

What is the Watch the idea button?

It plays a short animation of the lesson's solution so you can see the idea before trying it yourself.

What happens when I finish a lesson?

You earn stars; complete every lesson in a course to unlock its final assessment and certificate.

Can I redo a lesson?

Yes, as often as you like, and your best result is kept.

Is my progress saved?

Yes. Once you have an account, your progress follows you on any device.

Puzzles and the daily challenge

What is the puzzle trainer?

A bank of checkmate and tactics puzzles, each verified by the engine, to sharpen your eye.

What is the daily challenge?

A fresh puzzle every day; solving it keeps your streak alive.

What are streaks and badges?

Rewards for consistency and for reaching milestones, to keep practice fun.

How many free puzzles do I get?

Three puzzles every day on the free plan.

Playing

Can I play against the computer?

Yes, at five levels from gentle to grandmaster.

Do computer games count in my stats?

Yes. They appear in a separate vs-Computer record and never affect your rating.

Can I play real people?

Yes, in correspondence-style games: make your move and your opponent is notified.

What is Quick Match versus Random Match?

Quick Match finds an opponent near your skill; Random Match spins for anyone, or you can limit it to a similar level.

Can I play a specific friend?

Yes, from the Play a Friend page.

Is there a chat, and is it safe?

In-game chat is moderated with a three-strike system, and reports are reviewed.

Ratings and the leaderboard

How does my rating work?

You start at 1200 and your rating moves up or down with rated results.

What is the leaderboard?

A public board of the top-rated players, including a Top 100.

What is shown publicly?

Your display name, rating, country flag, and finished games, never your real name, email, gender, or exact age.

Can I change my display name?

Yes, within the naming rules, from My Account.

Certificates and assessments

How do I earn a certificate?

Complete a course, then pass its final assessment with 80 percent or higher.

What is on the assessment?

Questions drawn from that course's own lessons, with no hints and one attempt per question.

Are certificates verifiable?

Yes. Each carries a unique reference number and a scannable code that anyone can check on our verification page.

Can I print my certificate?

Yes, it is designed to print cleanly.

Can I see a sample first?

Yes, use the See a sample button on the certificate section.

Tournaments

Are there tournaments?

Yes, including our Hero Bracket knockout format.

Do tournaments give certificates?

Yes, finishers can receive a tournament certificate.

How are pairings decided?

Automatically or by the organiser, depending on the event.

Account, password, and privacy

How do I create an account?

Enter your name, email, country, and age band; gender is optional.

Do children need parental consent?

Yes. A parent or guardian must agree and supervise for players under twelve.

How do I change my password?

From My Account, using the self-service password change.

I forgot my password, what now?

Click I forgot my password, enter your email, and follow the secure reset link we send.

Do you sell my data?

No. We do not sell personal data or run third-party advertising trackers.

How do I delete my account?

Contact support; personal identifiers are erased when your account is deleted.

Schools, teachers, and clubs

Do you have a plan for schools?

Yes. The School plan unlocks the whole curriculum for all your students.

Do students need email addresses?

Yes — each account needs its own email address, which teachers can set up and manage for their students.

What does the teacher dashboard show?

Your roster, each student's level, assignments, and live progress.

Can I assign work?

Yes: pick a course, a due date, and a group.

Can I issue certificates for my class?

Yes, printable certificates generate as students complete levels.

How do we get set up?

Reach us on WhatsApp or by email and we will set your school up.

Pricing, billing, and devices

What does the free plan include?

The complete first course, daily puzzles, the placement test, play-the-computer, and progress tracking.

How much is the School plan?

It is custom per school or club; talk to us for a quote.

What if I stop?

You keep the free course and everything you have completed.

Which devices work?

Any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop.

Can I switch language mid-session?

Yes, anytime, and your place is kept.