♟️  One academy per install · Your server or hosted by us

Licensed for Your Academy.
Dedicated — Not Shared SaaS.

ChessDesk is license-based software for one academy. We deploy it on your server, or host a private instance for you. There is no self-serve signup that mixes academies on one site.

✅ One academy, one install ✅ Self-hosted or Axeron-hosted ✅ Updates included while licensed
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Pricing & Purchase — Contact Us

Tell us your student count, whether you want us to host it, and which plan fits. We'll send you a quote and walk you through purchase.

axerontechnologies@gmail.com

Delivery

Two Ways to Run ChessDesk

Same licensed product. Same one-academy isolation. You choose where it runs.

Option 1

Self-hosted on your server

We deploy ChessDesk on your VPS or cloud. Your academy's data stays on infrastructure you control. Best if you already have IT or a preferred host.

  • Your domain, your VPS
  • We handle install and handover
Option 2

Hosted privately by Axeron

We run a dedicated instance for your academy on our server. You get a URL and logins — no VPS to manage. Still not a shared multi-academy SaaS: other clubs cannot see your students.

  • We operate backups and updates
  • Hosting quoted with your license
License Plans

Choose Your License

Plans differ by capacity and selected capabilities — online payment gateways, WhatsApp, multi-branch, custom branding, and bulk import.

STARTER

For Small Academies

Solo coach or a small setup just getting organised

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75
Students
1
Branch
5
Coaches
  • Unlimited batches, sessions & attendance
  • Wallet billing, discounts & session statements
  • Student & parent portals
  • Zoom classroom & in-app chess play
  • Reports, PDF export & coach revenue
  • Scheduled email reports & fee reminders
  • Audit logs · Email support
  • Online payment gateways
  • WhatsApp notifications
  • Multi-branch management
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ENTERPRISE

For Large Operations

Multi-city academies and franchise networks at full capacity

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1,000
Students
10
Branches
50
Coaches
  • Everything in Professional
  • Custom branding (your logo & academy name)
  • Bulk CSV student import (hundreds at once)
  • Up to 10 branches · 1,000 students · 50 coaches
  • Dedicated onboarding + data migration
  • Deployment assistance included
  • Phone support
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Full Comparison

What's in Each Plan

Feature Starter Professional Enterprise
Capacity Limits
Students 75 250 1,000
Branches 1 3 10
Coach logins 5 15 50
Batches & Sessions ✓ Unlimited ✓ Unlimited ✓ Unlimited
Core Features
Attendance marking (per session)
Student & parent portals
Wallet billing & session statements
Flexible billing (per session / hourly recurring)
Discount codes & wallet / credit system
Reports, coach revenue & PDF export
Scheduled email reports & fee reminders
Audit logs
Zoom classroom (your Zoom account)
Playing Platform (rated play, analysis, fair play)
UI languages (English, German, French, Dutch)
Plan Capabilities
Online payment gateways (Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal, Mollie)
WhatsApp notifications (WATI)
Multi-branch & manager role
Custom branding (your logo & academy name)
Bulk CSV student import
Support & Onboarding
Setup & installation guide
Onboarding setup call ✓ 30 min ✓ Dedicated
Phone / WhatsApp support
Free updates included for License period License period License period
What's Included

Built for Chess Academies Worldwide

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Chess-Native Structure

Define your own levels — Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or whatever your academy uses. Online/offline modes and flexible session schedules, built the way coaches actually work.

One-Tap Attendance

Coaches mark PRESENT / ABSENT in under 60 seconds per batch. Timestamped, logged, and accessible to the admin.

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Flexible Billing Engine

Per session or by the hour (recurring sessions) — per batch, per student. Apply discount codes and custom fee overrides. Fees auto-debit from each student's prepaid wallet. No more manual calculations.

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Student & Parent Portals

Students and parents log in to see schedules, attendance history, session statements, and wallet summary. Reduces routine follow-up queries to the coach.

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Powerful Reports

Attendance per student, revenue per batch, sessions per coach, outstanding payments. Pull any report instantly or configure automated scheduled email delivery.

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Roles & Permissions

Admin, Manager, Coach, Student, and Parent — each role sees only what it should. Full audit log of every action.

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Online Payment Collection

On Professional and Enterprise, students top up wallets via Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal, or Mollie — depending on your country. Admin enables the gateway from the dashboard. Top-ups cover session fees automatically.

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Bulk Student Import

Import hundreds of students at once via a CSV file. The system validates every row — catching errors before committing — and reports them clearly. Enterprise plan feature.

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Zoom Classroom

Connect your Zoom account. Coaches start live class from the session; students and parents join from their portal. Included on every plan.

Playing Platform

Rated and casual play, computer games, correspondence, engine analysis, and staff fair-play tools — inside your academy, not on a public chess site. Included on every plan.

Things You Will NOT Pay Extra For

🚫Per-student fees
🚫Data storage limits
🚫Report downloads
🚫Extra user logins
After Your License Ends

Annual Maintenance (AMC)

Renew your license to keep access. AMC covers updates, bug fixes, and continued support after your initial license period.

Starter AMC
Contact for renewal pricing
  • Security & bug fixes
  • Compatibility updates
  • Email support
Professional AMC
Contact for renewal pricing
  • Everything in Starter AMC
  • New feature updates
  • Priority email support
Enterprise AMC
Contact for renewal pricing
  • Everything in Pro AMC
  • Phone / WhatsApp support
  • Dedicated support

ℹ️ Email us when your license is nearing expiry for renewal details.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to run this software?
A Linux VPS with at least 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM, Docker, and a domain — or choose Axeron-hosted and we run a private instance for you. If you self-host and don't have a server yet, we'll help you set it up. Hosting is quoted with your license.
Do I need a technical background to manage this?
No. Once it's installed, day-to-day use is a web dashboard. We do the initial install — on your VPS or on the private instance we host — during onboarding.
Is this a SaaS I can register for and start using today?
No. There is no public “create academy” signup. ChessDesk is licensed per academy and provisioned as a dedicated install. We can host that install for you, but it is still isolated from other academies — not a shared multi-tenant site.
What happens when my license expires?
Access is suspended when the license period ends. On a self-hosted install, your data remains on your server. On an Axeron-hosted instance, we retain your data according to the license terms so you can renew and resume. We'll notify you before expiry.
Can I import my existing student data in bulk?
Yes. On the Enterprise plan, bulk CSV import is included. Download the template CSV, fill in your student data, and upload it — the system validates every row and shows any errors before committing. For Starter and Professional, students are added manually (2–3 minutes each) or we can quote a one-time migration.
Can students pay fees online?
Yes. On Professional and Enterprise, the admin enables a payment gateway from Payment Settings — Razorpay (India), Stripe, PayPal, or Mollie (EU), depending on your country. Students and parents can then top up wallets from their portal. Once topped up, session fees are auto-debited from the wallet balance.
Can I upgrade from Starter to Professional later?
Yes. Contact us and we'll calculate the upgrade cost for the remaining period of your license. Your data stays intact — it's the same software, just with the higher tier unlocked.
Is there a free trial?
We offer a live demo tailored to your academy's structure instead of a self-serve trial — this is more useful than clicking around an unfamiliar demo environment. Book a 15-minute call and we'll show you exactly how it works for your batches and student count. Alternatively, we can set up a 14-day trial instance on request.

Ready to Get ChessDesk?

Reach out with your academy details — we'll send you a quote and help you get started. No commitment until you're ready.

What Happens Next

  1. 1
    You reach out via email with your academy's batch count and student size
  2. 2
    We schedule a live demo tailored to your setup
  3. 3
    We confirm your plan and quote (including self-host vs Axeron-host), arrange payment, and deploy your dedicated ChessDesk instance
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