Free first lesson
Thirty minutes: we look at one of your losses together and you see how the coaching works.
Online · Beginner to 2000
Stop losing
Stop losing
the same games.
A coach who watches your actual games, finds the two mistakes you keep making, and gives you the drills to stop making them. Openings that fit how you like to play.
- 8–12weeks per plan
- 48 hfor a game review
- 6 maxin a group class
- $0first lesson
The programs
Four programs, one honest look at your games
Every plan starts the same way: you send games you lost, and we find the pattern behind them.
Opening repertoire
A small, coherent repertoire you can actually remember — chosen for the positions you enjoy, not for what a grandmaster plays.
See the programTactics & calculation
Pattern recognition through daily puzzles, plus a calculation routine that catches blunders before you commit.
See the programEndgames
The endings that actually appear in your games: king and pawn, rook endings, and knowing when to trade.
See the programGame review & rating
Your games, annotated: where the game was actually decided, what you were thinking, and the drill that fixes it.
See the program
How it works
Your games, not generic lessons
Anyone can teach you an opening. Progress comes from fixing the mistake you personally keep repeating.
A plan built on your leaks
A weekly plan aimed at the two mistakes costing you the most points.
Daily puzzles, weekly games
Twenty minutes of puzzles a day and two long games a week.
Written analysis
Every game you send comes back annotated within 48 hours.
Plans
Pick your level of support
Month to month, cancel anytime. The 30-minute first lesson is free.
Group class
A weekly themed class with players around your level.
$29/ month
- One 60-minute live class each week
- Groups of 6 students maximum
- Weekly puzzle sets
- Replays for 30 days
- Study plan you can follow alone
Coaching essentials
Your games reviewed every week, plus a plan built on your weaknesses.
$79/ month
- Personal 8 to 12 week plan
- Two games annotated every week within 48 h
- One 30-min private lesson every two weeks
- Opening repertoire built for you
- Access to all group classes
Private coaching
Weekly one-on-one lessons for serious improvement or tournament prep.
$159/ month
- One 45-min private lesson each week
- Games reviewed within 24 hours
- Preparation against specific opponents
- Tournament planning and time management
- Access to all group classes
Prices in USD. Cancel anytime, no contract.
How we work
A coach, not another video course
There are more free chess lessons online than anyone could watch in a lifetime. Watching them feels productive, and your rating stays exactly where it was.
Kivantaa works the other way round. We start from your games, find what's actually costing you points, and give you a small amount of work aimed directly at it. Usually it's the same two mistakes, over and over.
Frequently asked
The questions we get most
What rating do I need?
None. We coach complete beginners through to around 2000. The free first lesson tells us where to start.
Do you teach children?
Yes, from about age 7. A parent or guardian books the sessions, receives all communication and can sit in on any lesson.
Which platform do you use?
Video for the lesson and a free online board you already use, like Lichess or Chess.com. Nothing to buy.
Will my rating go up?
Most students who do the weekly work improve, but we don't promise a number. Anyone guaranteeing a rating gain is selling you something.
How many games should I play?
Two long games a week is the sweet spot. Blitz is fine for fun, but it isn't where improvement comes from.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contract, no minimum term. Access stays open until the end of the month you already paid for.
Ready to see what's costing you games?
Send one loss and spend thirty minutes going through it with a coach. Free, no obligation.