The fastest way to improve at chess
Stuck at the same rating? Find what is holding you back and fix it. Try for free.
Review a game
Paste any game and get an instant engine review. Every blunder, mistake, and missed win, with no account needed.
Analyse a gameTrain tactics
Hand-picked puzzles across five difficulty tiers. Work the ladder and drill the patterns you keep missing.
Solve puzzlesWork with a coach
One-on-one lessons on a live, shared board. Your first 3 are free.
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How coaching works
1. Find and message
Filter by rating, price, and language. Message any coach free.
2. Book a slot
Pay per 30-minute slot, no subscription. First lessons free.
3. Learn on a live board
Fix real mistakes together on a shared, synced board.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online chess coach cost?+
On EloChaser, coaches set their own prices and lessons start from as little as a few dollars per 30-minute slot. Prices generally scale with a coach's rating, so lower-rated coaches are the cheapest way to start. You filter by budget, and there is no subscription: you pay per slot.
Are the first chess lessons really free?+
Yes. New students get their first lessons free so you can try a coach before paying anything. You can also message any coach for free before booking.
How do online chess lessons work?+
Lessons happen on a live, shared chess board that you and your coach both control while you talk. A typical session reviews one of your recent games, teaches the theme you most need, and sends you off with something to practice.
What rating should my chess coach be?+
A coach rated comfortably above you is enough, you do not need a grandmaster. For most players under 1500, a coach rated 1800 to 2000 is ideal, and often more affordable.
Do I really need a chess coach to improve?+
If you are an absolute beginner still learning the rules and basic tactics, playing lots of games and solving puzzles will improve you for a while. Once you plateau and cannot see why you keep losing, a coach is the fastest way forward because they spot the blind spots you cannot see on your own.
Online chess coaching, made simple
EloChaser is an online chess coaching marketplace that connects you with a personal chess coach for live, one-on-one lessons. Every lesson happens on a shared, synced board that you and your coach control together, so you learn by fixing your own games in real time instead of watching generic videos. You can find an online chess coach in your exact rating range, message any coach for free before you book, and get your first lessons free.
Why one-on-one coaching beats studying alone
Apps and puzzle trainers are great for volume, but they cannot see why you keep making the same mistakes. A coach watches how you think, spots the blind spot behind your losses, and tells you the one thing to work on next. That is why players who plateau on their own often break through quickly once they start working with an online chess coach. Read more in is a chess coach worth it.
A chess coach for every level and budget
Whether you are a complete beginner learning your first openings or an intermediate player pushing toward 2000, there is a coach for you. Prices start from just a few dollars per 30-minute slot and scale with a coach's rating, so you can find affordable chess coaching for beginners or book a stronger coach for serious tournament preparation. You pay per slot, with no subscription. Browse chess coaches by rating and price.
Learn chess the way that actually sticks
The fastest way to improve is to review your real games with someone who can explain what went wrong. On EloChaser your coach reviews your games, teaches the theme you most need, and sends you off with a clear plan, all on a live board. Not sure where to start? Our blog covers how to improve your chess rating and what to expect from online chess coaching.