Every part of the academy, running on its own schedule

AvailableIn development or planned

1. Admissions and CRM

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   • A/B testing for campaigns (Available)Test two versions of a campaign on a slice of the list, then send the winner to everyone else automatically.
   • Email campaigns (Setup required)Setup requiredSend email campaigns to lead and family lists from the academy’s own sender, with open and click tracking.
   • SMS campaigns (Setup required)Setup requiredSend SMS campaigns to leads and families, including DLT-registered templates for academies sending in India.
   • WhatsApp broadcast campaigns (Setup required)Setup requiredSend WhatsApp broadcasts to leads and families from the academy’s own number using approved message templates.
   • Enquiry and lead capture forms (Available)Build enquiry forms with a drag and drop builder, share or embed them, and every submission lands in your leads.
   • Lead scoring (Available)Every lead gets an AI triage score and a points score from rules the academy sets, so staff call the warmest first.
   • Online admission and registration (Available)Families enrol online through a public registration form that collects guardian and child details, records consent and holds the seat.
   • Lead pipeline and stages (Available)Track every lead from first contact through trial booked, trial attended and converted, with counts at each stage.
   • Academy website and profile page (Available)Each academy gets a public page with its programs, camps, coach directory and booking links for new families.
   • Referral program (Available)Give each family a referral code, credit referred leads to them, and grant the reward automatically when a lead enrols.
   • Demo and trial class booking (Available)Parents book a demo or trial class from a public link that shows only open slots and holds the seat.
   • Waitlists for full classes (Available)Families join a waitlist when a class is full and are offered the next free seat automatically, with offers that expire.
   • AI ad copy writer (Planned)PlannedAI drafts ready to paste ad campaigns for Meta and Google Ads, with headlines and audiences built from the academy’s programs.
   • Drip sequences for leads (Setup required)Setup requiredEnrol leads into timed follow-up sequences of emails, WhatsApp messages, SMS and staff tasks that run on schedule.
   • Meta lead ads sync (Planned)PlannedLeads from Facebook and Instagram lead ads flow straight into the pipeline, filtered by campaign, with no manual export.
   • Partner school programs (Available)Run programs inside partner schools with campuses, contacts and rosters, billed to the school, to parents or split with a subsidy.

2. Scheduling and attendance

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   • Attendance tracking (Available)Mark a whole batch present, late, absent or excused in a few taps, with a history parents can see.
   • Batches and class groups (Available)Create batches with a coach, program, centre and capacity, and get warned before a batch clashes with a coach’s timetable.
   • Google Calendar sync (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedClasses and bookings sync to Google Calendar for coaches and families, and every booking also downloads as a calendar file.
   • Coach availability (Available)Record when each coach can teach, as one-off or weekly blocks, so scheduling and substitute checks respect it.
   • Holiday calendar and closures (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedMark academy holidays and closures so classes skip those dates and closure weeks never count against a student’s record.
   • Online, offline and hybrid classes (Available)Run each class in person, online or hybrid, with the join link or built-in classroom set per session.
   • Make-up classes and credits (Available)Owe a make-up credit for a missed class, offer open make-up slots, and let families spend the credit to book one.
   • Multiple branches and locations (Available)Run several branches, each with its own address, timezone, rooms and staff, and see totals across all of them.
   • Recurring class timetable (Available)Set a weekly or custom repeat rule once and the timetable fills with sessions, skipping slots that would clash.
   • Room booking (Available)Book rooms inside each physical centre so two classes never land in the same room at the same time.
   • QR code self check-in (Available)Print a class QR code and students check themselves in at a kiosk, with attendance recorded on the spot.
   • Substitute coach cover (Available)Assign a substitute to cover a session; they accept or decline and receive the class notes and lesson plan.
   • Day, week and month views (Available)See the academy timetable by day, week or month, filtered by coach, centre, batch or room.
   • Camps and intensives (Available)Run camps with a day by day session plan, public enrolment and completion certificates for every camper.
   • Reschedule or cancel single classes (Available)Move or cancel one session without changing the series, with clash checks and notice to the families affected.
   • Self-booking for private lessons (Available)Families pick a free slot in a coach’s calendar and book a private lesson themselves, with no back and forth.
   • Student records (Available)Keep each student’s contact details, family links, lesson history, notes and documents in one profile.
   • Timezones for online classes (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedOnline classes show in each family’s and coach’s own timezone, so cross-border batches never miss a start time.
   • Outside meeting links (Available)Attach an outside meeting link to any class when a coach prefers another video tool for that session.

3. Fees and billing

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   • Recurring fees and autopay (Setup required)Setup requiredFamilies set up UPI AutoPay, eNACH or a saved card once, and recurring fees are debited on schedule.Grow plan and up
   • Sibling discounts, coupons and scholarships (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedApply sibling and group discounts, coupon codes, scholarships and referral credits to invoices automatically.
   • Expense tracking (Planned)PlannedRecord academy expenses such as rent, coach costs and equipment by category, and see them against fees collected.
   • Razorpay, Stripe and Cashfree payments (Setup required)Setup requiredConnect Razorpay, Stripe or Cashfree as the payment gateway, so fees land in the academy’s own account.Grow plan and up
   • Invoices and receipts (Available)Issue numbered invoices with a PDF copy, send them to families, and keep a receipt for every payment.
   • Family ledger and partial payments (Available)See what each family owes, accept partial payments and deposits, and track the remaining balance per family.
   • Multi-currency billing (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedBill families in their own currency, including INR, USD, EUR, GBP, AED and SGD, on prices and invoices.
   • UPI, card and net banking payments (Setup required)Setup requiredFamilies pay fees online by UPI, card or net banking through a payment link, and the invoice is marked paid.Grow plan and up
   • Class packs and pay per class (Available)Sell class packs and prepaid credits that are used up as students attend, or charge for each class.
   • Fee refunds (Available)Refund all or part of a payment back to the family’s card or UPI, with the refund recorded on the ledger.
   • Automatic fee reminders (Available)Overdue fees trigger reminders by email and WhatsApp with a pay link, plus a nudge before each renewal falls due.Grow plan and up
   • GST and VAT invoices (Available)Issue GST, VAT or sales tax invoices with tax lines and both parties’ tax IDs on the document.
   • Sell courses and paid webinars (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedSell recorded courses and paid webinars to students and outside learners, with payment collected at checkout.
   • Lesson credit reversals (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedRestore a cancelled lesson and its charge goes back to the student’s balance, with the change on the ledger.
   • Prepaid and earned funds apart (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedPrepaid student balances are tracked apart from fees already earned, so the academy sees what is owed in lessons.
   • Gift cards (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedSell gift cards families can give for lessons, camps or class packs, redeemed as credit at checkout.
   • Invoice cancellation (Available)Void a wrong invoice without cancelling the family’s subscription, keeping the cancelled copy on record.
   • Automatic late fees (Setup required)Setup requiredAdd a late fee automatically when an invoice passes its due date, using the amount or percentage the academy sets.
   • Event entries and licence sales (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedPlayers register for events and buy federation or club licences online, with the payment recorded on their profile.
   • No-show and cancellation fees (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedCharge a fee or use a credit when a student misses a booked session without notice, following the academy’s policy.
   • One-time fees (Available)Charge one-off fees such as admission, kit, exam or event fees, each under its own category.
   • Overdue account access control (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedPause portal access for accounts with overdue fees after a grace period, and restore it automatically once they pay.
   • Pause or cancel subscriptions (Available)Pause a family’s subscription billing for a break or cancel it, without losing the student’s history.

4. Staff

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   • Second approver for sensitive actions (Available)Sensitive copilot actions such as refunds wait for a second authorised person, and nobody can approve their own request.
   • Coach performance and ratings (Available)See each coach’s teaching quality scores, parent feedback, utilisation and compliance over any period.
   • Coach profiles (Available)Keep each coach’s photo, bio, tags, login and schedule, with an optional listing in the public coach directory.
   • Coach payroll calculation (Available)Work out coach pay from sessions taught, substitute cover and commission on fees received, as one payroll run.
   • Coach payouts (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedDirect coach payouts are in development. Prepare payroll, pay coaches outside ChessCore and mark the run paid.
   • Roles and permissions (Available)Use built-in staff roles or create custom ones that grant only chosen permissions, never more than the creator holds.
   • Affiliated clubs (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedManage affiliated clubs under one organisation while each club keeps its own name and branding.
   • Coach payout ledger (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedA coach settlement ledger is in development; today staff track payroll runs and mark them paid after paying outside ChessCore.

5. Parents and communication

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   • Class and academy announcements (Available)Post announcements to one class or the whole academy; parents see them in the portal and by email.
   • Scheduled monthly reports (Available)Schedule monthly progress digests that are built from the academy’s records and emailed to parents automatically.
   • In-app chat with parents (Setup required)Setup requiredParents chat with the academy from the portal while signed in, and staff reply from one shared inbox.
   • Email to parents (Setup required)Setup requiredEmail parents reports, reminders and announcements from the academy’s own sender address.
   • Parent feedback and surveys (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedParents rate each class, leave comments and answer surveys, and can submit testimonials that staff choose to publish.
   • Parent mobile app (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedParents install the app on their phone to see classes, attendance, fees, reports and messages for every child.
   • Parent portal (Available)Parents sign in to see each child’s schedule, attendance, games, invoices and progress, and request make-up classes.
   • Student progress reports (Available)Create a monthly report per student covering attendance, chess activity and coach notes, previewed and emailed to guardians.
   • Push notifications (Setup required)Setup requiredParents and students get push notifications for class changes, homework and messages on phone and desktop.
   • SMS to parents (Setup required)Setup requiredSend SMS reminders and updates to parents from the academy, for families who prefer text messages.
   • WhatsApp messages to parents (Setup required)Setup requiredSend class reminders, fee links and updates to parents on WhatsApp from the academy’s own business number.
   • In-app notifications (Available)Parents, students and staff see schedule changes and new messages as notifications inside the app.
   • Message template library (Available)Start from ready-made templates for reminders, login details, fee notices and account updates, and edit them to fit.
   • Shared support inbox (Setup required)Setup requiredStaff answer parent conversations from one shared inbox with assignment, snooze and WhatsApp threads.

6. Teaching

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   • Puzzles from students’ own mistakes (Available)Turn each student’s game mistakes into personal puzzles, and add catalogue puzzles matched to their weak themes and rating.
   • Ready-made course content (Available)Install ready-made starter puzzle packs, graded lesson plans, quiz banks and a foundations curriculum on day one.
   • Curriculum and syllabus builder (Available)Build a curriculum of levels and skills that programs follow, and track how far each batch has covered it.
   • Endgame training (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedTeach endgames with ready-made lessons, checkmate drills and quizzes, from basic mates to rook endings.
   • Guess the move training (Available)Students predict each move of a master game and get a score and feedback, with hints that cost points.
   • Homework and assignments (Available)Assign puzzles, game reviews, opening drills, games against the computer and lessons, then grade what students submit.
   • Lesson plans per session (Available)Set the lesson for each session from the syllabus, a study or a note, or accept the suggested next step.
   • Opening repertoire trainer (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStudents drill the academy’s opening lines move by move, with instant feedback and repeats on the moves they miss.
   • Puzzle library (Available)Browse 6,095,563 rated puzzles from the open Lichess database by rating and theme, and copy any set into homework.
   • Chess quizzes (Available)Schedule timed quizzes for a batch with attempt limits, leaderboards and team, streak and survival modes.
   • Spaced repetition review (Available)Positions a student got wrong come back on a spaced schedule until the student solves them reliably.
   • Interactive studies and PGN chapters (Available)Build lessons as interactive chapters of positions, puzzles, questions, explanations, videos and play against the computer.
   • Video lessons and courses (Available)Add lesson videos, uploaded or from YouTube and Vimeo, with checkpoint questions that pause the video.
   • Adaptive lessons (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedLessons adapt to each learner, adding similar tasks after a miss and skipping ahead after a first-try success.
   • Blindfold tactics training (Planned)PlannedStudents visualise a move sequence without seeing it played on the board, then solve the resulting position.
   • Coach training and webinars (Planned)PlannedCoaches get training videos, growth webinars, recordings and guides on teaching chess and running an academy.
   • Drip course content (Planned)PlannedRelease course lessons gradually on a schedule, so students unlock each part as they progress.
   • Recurring error detection (Available)Spot the mistakes a student keeps repeating across games, such as hanging pieces or missed forks, and target them.
   • Send positions as live puzzles (Available)During a class the coach sends the position on the board to every student as a puzzle to solve.
   • Position memory training (Planned)PlannedTimed exercises where students memorise a position and rebuild it, with mistakes and hints tracked live.
   • Move replay practice (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStudents replay the moves of a game from memory, alongside the memory and tactics activities.
   • Opening explorer database (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedLook up opening moves and how often each is played, inside lessons and the live classroom.
   • Opening tree (Planned)PlannedSee a student’s openings as a move tree built from their own games, with results for each line.
   • Custom puzzle editor (Available)Create custom puzzles by setting up any position on the board and recording the winning line.
   • Puzzle set generator (Available)Generate a homework puzzle set by theme and difficulty in one step, ready to assign to a batch.
   • Puzzles by rating (Available)Pick assignment puzzles by rating range so every student gets problems that fit their level.
   • Woodpecker method training (Planned)PlannedStudents repeat a fixed puzzle set in faster cycles, the Woodpecker method, with custom sets and as many cycles as needed.

7. Student engagement

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   • Skill certificates (Available)Issue certificates when a student reaches a level, each with a public link anyone can use to verify it.
   • Play against classmates (Available)Students challenge classmates in their academy to real games, played inside the student portal.
   • Points, streaks, badges and leaderboards (Available)Students earn points, badges and daily streaks, level up through the curriculum and climb the weekly academy leaderboard.
   • Chess mini-games (Planned)PlannedStudents practise with chess mini-games that drill piece moves, captures, checkmates and board vision in short rounds.
   • Play against the computer (Available)Students play human-like computer opponents, and coaches can set Stockfish at strength levels 1 to 20.
   • Placement and rating test (Available)New students take a short rating test that estimates their level, so they join the right batch.
   • Student app (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStudents get their own app for homework, puzzles, games, courses and progress, under the academy’s name.
   • Live tournament broadcasts (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStudents follow live chess events move by move inside the student portal.
   • Live polls and class quizzes (Planned)PlannedRun polls, quick quizzes, word clouds and leaderboards during a live class to keep every student involved.
   • Position playground (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStudents set up any position and play it out freely to explore ideas from a lesson.
   • Proctored online assessments (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedRun timed assessments with the webcam on, so exam results for online students can be trusted.

8. Live classes

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   • AI class recaps (Setup required)Setup requiredClass recaps are coach-reviewed by default. Academies can opt in to auto-publish summaries whose coach notes pass a completeness check.
   • Attendance from live classes (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStudents who join the live class are marked present automatically, and the coach confirms the register.
   • Class recording and playback (Setup required)Setup requiredRecord live classes with consent and let staff, parents and students watch them again later.
   • Screen sharing (Planned)PlannedCoaches share their screen in the built-in live classroom to show slides, a video or an analysis board.
   • Shared board the coach drives (Available)The coach moves pieces on one shared board and every student’s screen updates live during class.
   • Built-in video and audio (Setup required)Setup requiredLive classes have built-in video and audio for coach and students, with no outside meeting app needed.
   • Classroom whiteboard (Planned)PlannedDraw arrows, highlight squares and sketch ideas on a whiteboard over the board during a live class.
   • Legal and free teaching modes (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedSwitch the class board between legal moves only and free setup, to demonstrate any position.
   • Class controls for coaches (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedThe coach can lock student boards, mute microphones and turn off cameras during a live class.
   • Live game monitoring (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedCoaches watch students’ games as they are played and add notes on the moves in real time.
   • Class waiting room (Available)Students wait in a lobby before class starts, and the coach admits them into the right session.

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9. Games and ratings

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   • AI move and game explanations (Setup required)Setup requiredAI explains Stockfish’s verdict on a move or game in plain language, and the coach approves it before parents see it.
   • Chess.com game sync (Setup required)Setup requiredLink a student’s Chess.com account and their games arrive in the academy automatically for review.Pro plan and up
   • Stockfish game analysis (Available)Every recorded game is analysed by Stockfish, flagging blunders, mistakes and inaccuracies and giving an accuracy score.
   • FIDE and national rating tracking (Available)Record each student’s FIDE, USCF or national rating and track it over time beside internal ratings.
   • PGN game import (Available)Import games by uploading a PGN file or pasting a Lichess or Chess.com game link.
   • Lichess game sync (Setup required)Setup requiredLink a student’s Lichess account and their games arrive in the academy automatically for review.Pro plan and up
   • Rating progress graphs (Available)Show each student’s rating over time as a graph for every rating system they play in.
   • Internal academy ratings (Available)Keep an academy rating for every student from club games and events, separate from official ratings.
   • FIDE ID linking (Available)Link each player’s record to their FIDE ID so profiles, entries and reports match the federation record.
   • Games flagged for review (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedGames with big swings or repeated errors are flagged so coaches review the ones that matter first.
   • Master game database (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedSearch a large database of historical master games for lessons, opening study and preparation.
   • Shareable game reports (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedTurn an engine review into a shareable report written for children and their parents.
   • Opponent preparation reports (Planned)PlannedPrepare a student for an opponent with a report on that player’s openings, habits and recent results.

10. Tournaments

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    • Arena tournaments (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedRun arena tournaments where players are paired again the moment they finish, scored on a live leaderboard.
    • Embeddable standings widget (Available)Put a tournament’s live standings, pairings or player cards on the academy’s own website with an embed link.
    • FIDE and federation rating reports (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedExport finished tournaments in FIDE TRF format or as federation CSV files for rating submission.
    • Knockout tournaments (Available)Run knockout events with an automatic bracket that advances each winner to the next round.
    • Elo and Glicko rating calculation (Available)Tournament results update an academy Elo or Glicko rating pool, previewed before the new ratings publish.
    • Online tournament registration (Available)Players register for a published tournament online, and staff can add entries by hand.
    • Round robin tournaments (Available)Run all-play-all round robin events with the full pairing schedule generated automatically.
    • Live public standings (Available)Public standings update live as results come in, including provisional results from games still in play.
    • Swiss tournaments (Available)Run Swiss tournaments with automatic round pairings from a real Swiss pairing engine.
    • Team tournaments (Available)Run team events with team pairings, board order and match scores for each round.
    • Tournament certificates (Available)Print certificates for every player with rank, score, academy logo and a QR code that verifies them online.
    • Arbiter tools (Available)Arbiters enter results, set byes, withdraw players and correct pairings from one event control screen.
    • Tournament archives (Available)Every past event stays in a public archive with its final standings, pairings and results.
    • Simultaneous exhibitions (Available)A coach plays many students at once, each on their own board, while parents follow from the portal.
    • Tiebreak calculation (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedTiebreaks such as Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger and head-to-head are calculated automatically and shown in the standings.

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11. AI

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    • AI-drafted messages and reports (Setup required)Setup requiredAI turns a coach’s shorthand into a clear parent message or report draft that a person reviews before sending.
    • AI tutor for students (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStudents ask why a move works on their own reviewed positions and get a grounded explanation and step by step hints.
    • AI syllabus and lesson planning (Setup required)Setup requiredAI drafts a syllabus or lesson plans from weak areas, and the coach edits and confirms them before saving.
    • AI copilot for academy records (Setup required)Setup requiredAsk questions about a student’s records in plain words and get an answer that cites the records behind it.
    • Human approval of AI drafts (Available)AI-written family messages and report narratives wait for review. Class recaps are coach-reviewed by default. Academies can opt in to auto-publish summaries whose coach notes pass a completeness check.
    • Personal data masked for AI (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedDates of birth and ID numbers are masked and names can be pseudonymised before text reaches the AI.
    • AI admin assistant (Setup required)Setup requiredAsk in plain words to add a student, mark attendance or record a payment, and AI prepares the action for you.
    • AI enquiry chatbot (Planned)PlannedAn AI chatbot on the academy’s website answers parent questions about classes, fees and timings and captures the lead.
    • Counselling call transcription (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedEnquiry calls are transcribed in Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, English and other Indian languages and filed to the lead.
    • AI voice agent for enquiries (Planned)PlannedAn AI voice agent calls new enquiries, answers common questions, qualifies interest and books a trial or counselling slot.
    • AI answers from past classes (Planned)PlannedStudents ask questions and AI answers from the academy’s recorded classes and webinars, pointing to where it was covered.

12. Branding and white label

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    • Installable parent and student web app (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedParents and students can install the web portal from their browser; academy-branded store apps are outside the current offering.Pro plan and up
    • Branded certificates (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedCertificates carry the academy’s name, logo and colours, with a QR code linking to a verification page.
    • Branded emails from your sender (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedChain branding changes the email sender display name; messages still use the platform sender address, with further branding in development.Grow plan and up
    • Branded parent, payment and consent pages (Available)Parent, payment and consent pages carry the academy’s or partner school’s logo, colours, legal name and contact details.
    • Your own custom domain (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedCustom domains are partially implemented for chains, with operator-assisted setup and branding on the sign-in page.Grow plan and up
    • Embeddable website widgets (Available)Embed enquiry forms, standings, pairings and player cards on the academy website; ChessCore branding remains on public embeds.
    • Academy logo and colours (Available)Upload the academy’s logo and set its brand colour once, and they appear across the app, invites and portals.
    • White label under your brand (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedChain head office sets branding for branches; ChessCore branding remains, and complete white label is in development.Grow plan and up
    • Branded student reports (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedProgress reports and report cards carry the academy’s logo, colours and contact details.

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13. Analytics

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    • Attendance analytics (Available)See attendance trends over time by batch, coach and centre, and spot students who are slipping.
    • Coach utilisation (Available)Compare sessions each coach taught against a target to see who is overloaded and who has room.
    • Academy dashboard (Available)One home dashboard shows fees collected, active students, attendance and new leads, compared with the previous period.
    • CSV and PDF exports (Available)Export any analytics table to CSV, or download the whole report as a PDF.
    • Enrolment funnel (Available)See how leads move from enquiry to trial to enrolment, with conversion rates by coach.
    • Retention and churn analysis (Available)Track how many students stay by joining cohort, and get early warning on students at risk of leaving.
    • Revenue reports (Available)See revenue over any date range, broken down by program, centre and payment status.
    • Batch health checks (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedEach batch gets a health check on attendance, progress and fees, with reports sent on a schedule.
    • Talent scouting shortlists (Planned)PlannedFind promising players across clubs and centres from their results and build shortlists for squads or scholarships.

14. Platform and trust

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    • Open REST API (Available)A documented REST API with an OpenAPI file lets developers read and write students, notes, events and webhooks.
    • E-signed waivers and contracts (Available)Send waivers and enrolment contracts that families sign online, with versioned templates and a signing record.
    • Data export (Available)Export the student list, a family’s full records and any analytics table whenever the academy needs them.
    • Free plan (Available)Start on a free plan with no credit card, covering a small roster with scheduling and Stockfish analysis.
    • Free trial of paid plans (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedTry a paid plan free before paying, with access to the features that plan includes.
    • Data import and migration help (Available)Import students, leads and enrolments from CSV or Excel with column mapping and undo, or let ChessCore staff move the data.
    • Multi-language interface (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedUse the app in several languages, including English and Hindi, and send messages in each guardian’s own language.
    • Installable mobile web app (Available)Install the web app on any phone’s home screen as a standalone app for staff, parents and students.
    • iOS and Android apps (Planned)PlannedOne ChessCore app for iPhone and Android, for academy owners, coaches, parents and students. In development: coming soon.
    • Offline access (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedIf the connection drops, the app keeps showing recently opened pages so schedules and records stay readable.
    • Setup done for you (Available)A setup wizard gets a new academy running, and ChessCore staff can set up and move the academy’s data for it.
    • Flat capacity pricing (Available)Plans are flat capacity tiers by roster size, so adding a student never raises the bill within a tier.
    • DPDP, GDPR and COPPA tools (Available)Guardian consent records, versioned privacy notices, data export and erasure requests, and retention rules for children’s data.
    • Two-factor sign-in and audit log (Available)Staff sign in with two-factor codes or passkeys, admins can require it, and an audit log records every change.
    • Email support and guided help (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedEvery plan gets email support, and support staff can open a logged, read-only view of the academy to help.
    • Workflow automations (Available)Build automation rules from a template gallery, see each rule’s run history, and switch rules on when ready.
    • Chain and franchise management (Available)Run a group of academies with head office templates, cross-branch reports, franchise fees and one shared brand.
    • Discord posts for students (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedPost class reminders and the puzzle of the day to the academy’s student Discord server.
    • Protected course videos (Planned)PlannedCourse videos stream with encryption and DRM that blocks screen recording, so paid content stays inside the academy.
    • Google Chat alerts for staff (Planned)PlannedStaff alerts in a Google Chat space, such as new enquiries, overdue fees and copilot drafts waiting for approval, each linking to the record.
    • MCP server for AI agents (Available)An MCP endpoint lets an outside AI agent search records and run the same tools as the in-app copilot.
    • Slack alerts and slash commands (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStaff alerts in Slack channels, such as new enquiries, overdue fees and copilot drafts waiting for approval, plus slash commands for linked staff accounts.
    • Single sign-on (Planned)PlannedStaff sign in with their Google or Microsoft work account through single sign-on.
    • Microsoft Teams alerts for staff (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedStaff alerts in a Microsoft Teams channel, such as new enquiries, overdue fees and copilot drafts waiting for approval, each linking to the record.
    • Website integration (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedConnect the academy’s own website to classes, play and training, so visitors move straight into enrolment and practice.
    • Zapier and webhooks (In development (partially implemented))In development · partially implementedSend academy events to Zapier and other tools through signed webhooks, with a delivery log and replay.

A few items are tied to a plan. Online fee collection through Razorpay UPI AutoPay and Stripe, and WhatsApp payment links and reminders, start on the Grow plan and up, while chain white label and custom domains remain in development on the Grow plan and up. Lichess and Chess.com auto-sync starts on the Pro plan and up. The branded web app remains partially implemented on the Pro plan and up. Student limits differ by plan too, so compare which plan includes each feature. To see how the areas connect, read how one student record connects every step. For detail, open fee collection and invoices or monthly progress reports.