Online chess academy

Small moves.Brighter futures.

A complete online chess journey that builds your child's mind and opens wider horizons.

First lesson free — let's discover your child's level

A golden chess knight and ivory pawns on a chessboard
Deeper thinking. A wider future.Thinking · Focus · Confidence
6progressive levels
+500students from many countries
6progressive levels
Onlinelearn from anywhere
GM Steps

What parents say

Real stories from families who trusted us and saw the difference

GM Steps

Our students, from across the Arab world

One community .. one passion .. a better future

LebanonMoroccoAlgeriaTunisiaLibyaEgyptSudanSyriaIraqJordanKuwaitSaudi ArabiaQatarUAEOmanYemen
Morocco+5
Tunisia+10
Lebanon+20
Syria+60
Egypt+45
Jordan+90
Kuwait+25
Qatar+50
Saudi Arabia+220
UAE+55
+500
students
across the Arab world
A community growing every day
Chess brings us together .. and so does the futureToday's children .. tomorrow's leaders
GM Steps

A student's journey at GM Steps

From pawn to queen — every step a promotion: a considered curriculum, steady follow-up, and real results

01

A free trial lesson

We measure the student's level and learn what they need

Start with confidence
02

Joining the right group

Matched by level and age, for the best learning experience

An encouraging, comfortable setting
03

The subscription begins

And learning starts, with a clear plan

Ordered steps toward progress
04

Their own GM Steps account

For every detail, every piece of homework, every report

Everything the student needs in one place
05

Monthly reports, automatically

With tasks set for each student, to follow their progress

Steady growth, results you can see
Together .. we make tomorrow's champions
Start your journey
A better future starts with a step today

Our levels

From your first move to professional play.

  1. Level one

    • Rules of the game
    • How pieces move
    • Core concepts
  2. Level two

    • Simple tactics
    • Opening principles
    • Active pieces
  3. Level three

    • Strategic thinking
    • Typical plans
    • Key endgames
  4. Level four

    • Advanced tactics
    • Advanced endgames
    • Opening mastery
  5. Level five

    • Advanced analysis
    • Your own style
    • Tournament preparation
  6. Level six

    • Professional training
    • Deep analysis
    • International tournaments
3 monthsapproximately per level

A progressive curriculumA tailored curriculum for every age and level.

Start your child's journey
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A safe learning environment that motivates your child

Everything they need to learn, grow and enjoy it — in one place.

Start the journey

Interactive content

that makes learning stick

Personal follow-up

from specialist coaches

Enjoyable activities

that make chess a way of life

Steady progress

at every step

Your next move starts here

A small investment. Skills for a lifetime.

Choose the right training for your child and begin a journey of thinking and confidence with GM Steps.

Monthly subscription088 lessons per month022 lessons per week60 min1 hour per lesson

Finding your country…

Group training

A small group of up to 3 students

—US Dollar
per student / month
  • Learn and interact in a small group
  • 8 lessons, one hour each
  • Two lessons every week
Choose group training
Individual attention

Private training

One student with the coach

—US Dollar
per student / month
  • Individual training with the coach
  • 8 lessons, one hour each
  • Two lessons every week
Choose private training
Special offers for siblings and friends

Learn together. Grow together.

Two students together

—US Dollar
per student / monthChoose this offer

Three students together

—US Dollar
per student / monthChoose this offer
Start with a free trial lessonLet's discover your child's level before subscribing
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Are you ready to start your child's journey?

Give your child a real chance to learn chess, build their skills, and make a brighter future.

A safe, motivating setting
A qualified, specialist team
A brighter future