Online chess lessons · Italy
Online Chess Lessons for Kids in Italy
Why families in Italy choose us
Serious chess teaching, from your home
Small batches of 4–6
Every child gets the coach's attention, not a lecture to a crowd.
FIDE-rated coaches
Experienced coaches who play and teach rated chess.
Six clear levels
A curated path from Beginner to FIDE-Rated Preparation.
Every class recorded
Missed a class or want to revise? The recording is there.
Classes from Italy
Time zones, recordings and fees
Italian families join on CET or CEST. We confirm a batch that suits your child's school day at registration, and every class is recorded.
One-to-one coaching is arranged flexibly across time zones, so it can fit around your family's week. See pricing and programs.
Chess in Italy
Ratings and tournaments
The national body is the Federazione Scacchistica Italiana (Italian Chess Federation). Italian tournament players are rated through the Federazione Scacchistica Italiana. A FIDE rating is a separate international rating, earned in FIDE-rated tournaments. Our FIDE-rated coaches explain how it fits with your child's national rating and which events suit their level.
Questions from parents in Italy
Frequently asked questions
Are lessons taught in English?
Yes. All classes are taught live in English by FIDE-rated coaches, in small batches of four to six students.
How do online chess lessons work from Italy?
Italian families join on CET or CEST. We confirm a batch that suits your child's school day at registration, and every class is recorded. Group classes are live, one hour each, twice a week, with a free Sunday master class and a live practice tournament on top.
How can my child get a chess rating from Italy?
Italian tournament players are rated through the Federazione Scacchistica Italiana. A FIDE rating is a separate international rating, earned in FIDE-rated tournaments. Our FIDE-rated coaches explain how it fits with your child's national rating and which events suit their level.
What do the classes cost and how do I pay from abroad?
Our fees are published in Indian rupees on the pricing page, and the complete fee is the only fee: no registration, platform or hidden charges. Our team explains how payment works from your country when you book a free demo.
What ages and levels do you teach?
Group classes start at age 5 and one-to-one coaching at age 4, up to 15 years. There are six levels, from complete beginners to FIDE-Rated Preparation.
Try a free demo class
See how The Mind Chess Academy teaches, then decide.