Every grandmaster
started as a cub.
Live online chess classes for kids ages 5–15 — real coaches, a real curriculum, and progress you can see.
Real parents. Real progress.
“With their support, I qualified for the Washington State Elementary Chess Tournament, where I won three and drew one of my five games.” — Aarya
Credentials parents can verify.
ChessCubs is a US-based academy with real, checkable credentials — not a hobby site. Here's exactly who we are.
Chesscubs LLC — a US limited liability company incorporated in Delaware, USA, serving families worldwide with the accountability and protections that come with it.
Search “Chesscubs LLC” on the Delaware Division of Corporations site to confirm.
A recognized USCF affiliate — part of the official governing body for chess in the United States.
Search our Affiliate ID on the USCF site to confirm.
A real academy — reimagined for how kids actually learn.
We pair warm, expert human coaching with AI that adapts to every child. The app helps your child practice; the Academy helps them improve.
Puzzles that adapt to your child
Every child gets a path tuned to how they think — the right puzzle, at the right moment, every time.
Expert human coaches
Certified coaches who love teaching kids — patient, encouraging, and genuinely great at the game.
Structured curriculum
A real, structured syllabus — from first moves to advanced tactics — mapped across seven levels.
Progress tracking
XP, levels, streaks and a skill map make growth visible — motivating kids and reassuring parents.
Homework & review
Short, playful homework after every lesson — with game review and coach feedback that actually sticks.
Tournaments & play
In-app tournaments and play-vs-bot build real match confidence — the fun that makes it all worth it.
Seven levels, from first move to grandmaster.
A structured path that grows with your child — every level unlocks new skills, puzzles, and a real sense of achievement.
Beginner
How pieces move, capture and win — the joyful first steps.
Explorer
Basic tactics, checkmates and opening principles.
Tactician
Forks, pins and combinations — spotting the winning shot.
Strategist
Planning, pawn structure and turning small edges into wins.
Endgamer
Converting advantages and mastering key endgames.
Competitor
Match play, clock management and tournament nerves.
Master Cub
Deep calculation and the confident thinking of a champion.
The friendly practice buddy between lessons.
Between classes with their coach, Cubby gives kind, clear feedback on every game — celebrating wins, pointing out patterns, and turning each mistake into a friendly lesson. Always encouraging, never impatient.
Built for students and parents alike.
Everyone sees exactly what matters to them — a playful progress view for kids, and clear insight for parents.
A game they want to keep playing.
XP, streaks, badges and a level-up journey turn practice into play — while a real curriculum runs underneath.
A rhythm that turns effort into mastery.
Every week follows a proven loop — so learning compounds and your child always knows what's next.
Lesson
A live or guided lesson introduces a new idea.
Homework
Short, playful practice locks it in.
Game review
Cubby reviews the game and explains it.
Coach feedback
A real coach adds a personal note.
Practice
Adaptive puzzles build fluency.
Tournament
They test it all in a real game.
Achievement
New badge, new level, big smile.
Peace of mind, in your pocket.
You don't need to know chess to know your child is thriving. Clear reports, real coaches, and screen time that finally feels worth it.
From first checkmate to real trophies.
Our cubs don't just learn — they test it in real games. In-app tournaments, rated ladders, and coaching all the way to the podium.
Parents ask, we answer.
Ready for move one?
No credit card. No pressure. Includes your child's placement on our seven-level map and a written report.
Classes from $59/month if you continue — one price through six levels.