A good chess coach, free for everyone.
OpenPawn gives you what a good coach gives you: games at your level, honest feedback after every one, and a plan for what to practise next. It’s free, with no ads and nobody watching what you do.
Free to learn
Playing, the coach, puzzles, lessons and opening courses are free, and you can start without an account.
Private by default
No ads, no trackers, no analytics. We keep only what the site needs to work.
Hosted in the EU
Our servers and backups are in the EU, and nothing is sent to processors outside it.
Made for families
Kids, parents and grandparents can learn together in a family community and cheer each other on.
Questions
Will there ever be ads?
No. Ads need tracking to work, and we don’t track anyone.
Who do I play against?
The coach and bots that adapt to your level, and with an account, other people too: friends, your communities and tournaments. Games against people are rated with Glicko-2, with a rating for each speed.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play the coach, solve puzzles and take lessons without one, and your progress stays in this browser. An account keeps it on every device and lets you play people, join communities and enter tournaments.
What if I forget my password?
Choose Forgot password on the log in page and we email you a link to set a new one. If you use two-step sign-in, keep your recovery codes somewhere safe too.
Can I change my username?
No. Usernames are permanent and never reused, so nobody can take an old name and pretend to be your friend.
What do you keep about me?
Your email address, username, a password hash, your year of birth, your games and your progress. The privacy page lists everything and why.
More detail on the privacy page.