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Fast and parent guided
Keith creates a safe Lichess account for you, so kids do not need their own email account to get started.
Keith's classroom
A quieter kind of online chess room
Live boards, real teaching, and a structure that respects how kids learn.
Keith teaches through guided boards, puzzles, and live analysis. This page keeps the Lichess tools, the schedule information, curriculum levels, trust markers, and a simple family signup request inside the same notebook-lab world as the rest of the site.
Classroom promise
Safe accounts, real boards, no noise
Every lesson runs inside a guided classroom flow. Students can follow Keith move by move, solve the same puzzle on their own board, and play in a space built for focus instead of distraction.
FreeOpen to every family
LiveReal-time teaching and practice
SafeParent-supervised signup
FlexibleWorks for calm or storm mode
How it works
Three simple steps into the classroom
The setup is built to stay easy for families and safe for kids while still feeling like a real chess club.
Join the Class
One link to the room
Click the class link to enter Keith's virtual classroom and land directly on the lesson board.
Learn & Play
Follow, solve, compete
Students follow along on their own board, solve puzzles together, and play classmates during practice rounds.
Live Lichess room
Puzzles, live games, and analysis in one place
These live boards let students warm up, watch high-level games, and study key lesson positions without leaving the classroom.
Lightning warmup
Start class by solving the featured Lichess puzzle together.
Watch live games
See strong players in action and pause on teachable moments during class.
Study the lesson position together
Keith can set up the board, test ideas, and let students see how plans change move by move.
Curriculum path
What students learn at each StormChess level
Open any level to preview the skills Keith teaches in class, from first moves to competition coaching.
Core lesson focus
Board setup, piece names, how pieces move, and basic captures.
Why it matters
Beginners start with predictable routines so each lesson feels clear instead of overwhelming.
Core lesson focus
Check, checkmate, stalemate, and basic opening principles.
Why it matters
Kids learn how to protect their King, develop pieces with purpose, and avoid chaotic early losses.
Core lesson focus
Forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks.
Why it matters
Tactical patterns give students memorable wins and teach them to scan the whole board before moving.
Core lesson focus
Opening systems, endgame fundamentals, and pawn structures.
Why it matters
Lessons shift from isolated tricks to full-game understanding, with stronger planning and cleaner technique.
Core lesson focus
Tournament preparation, time management, and advanced tactics.
Why it matters
Strong players need routines that hold up in competition, not just in casual practice.
Core lesson focus
Competition coaching, deep analysis, and teaching others.
Why it matters
The best players do not only calculate well. They review deeply, prepare carefully, and help raise the whole classroom.
When the classroom meets
Sessions run weekly. Check back or contact Keith for any schedule changes.
Fridays
1:00 - 5:00 PM PT
By arrangement
Reach out to Keith to schedule a session.
By appointment
Flexible sessions for focused support and tournament prep.
Schedule may change. Check back or contact Keith for the latest times.
Tell Keith about your student
Trust and safety
Built for families, not open chat rooms
Keith's classroom keeps the social benefits of chess without leaving kids exposed to the usual risks of public game platforms.
Safe accountsAll students get safe Lichess accounts with no email needed for kids.
Closed classroomNo stranger contact outside the classroom flow.
Parent supervisedSignup happens with parent awareness and support.
Free foreverNo ads, subscriptions, or locked lessons.
COPPA awareThe setup is designed with child privacy in mind.