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Free chess certifications

Certifications that prove you can actually play.

Earn shareable, verifiable certificates by completing chess courses where every lesson is a real position on the board. No quizzes you can guess your way through - you have to find the move.

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Browse all chess certifications

Pick a course. Each one awards a separate certificate per section, so you collect them as your chess improves.

ChessThe rules, first tactics and your first real games.EndgamesBasic mates and king-and-pawn endings.Tactics & CheckmatesCheckmate patterns and the core tactical motifs.

How it works

Three steps from your first move to a certificate you can show off.

  1. 01

    Pick a course

    Choose any chess course and start with the first lesson - no card, no signup wall.

  2. 02

    Play through the section

    Each section is a series of lessons and puzzles where you find the move on a real board - the rule, the tactic, the mate.

  3. 03

    Earn & share your certificate

    Finish the section to unlock a verifiable certificate with a unique ID. Add it to LinkedIn, your club profile or your CV in one click.

Here's what you'll receive

A clean, professional certificate of completion with your name, the section you finished, the date, and a unique verification ID - ready to share or print.

  • Personalized with your full name
  • Unique verification ID + public URL
  • High-quality PDF download
  • One-click "Add to LinkedIn" integration

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Have a certificate ID? Enter it below to confirm the certificate is genuine and view it.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a chess certificate on Coddy?
Pick any chess course and complete a section - finish every lesson and puzzle in it. The certificate is generated automatically the moment the last lesson is done and added to your account.
Is a chess certificate worth anything?
It is not a rating and does not claim to be one. What it certifies is that you worked through every position in a section and found the right moves - a concrete record of what you studied, which is what a club, a coach or a school chess program can actually use. Your rating is still earned over the board.
Are Coddy's chess certificates free?
Yes. Every certificate is free to earn, view, download and share. There is no paywall on any chess lesson and no subscription needed for the certificate.
How does someone verify a chess certificate?
Every certificate has a unique ID and a public URL. Anyone can paste the ID into the verifier on this page or open the URL to confirm it is genuine and see which section it was issued for.
Can I put a chess certificate on LinkedIn?
Yes - the certificate page has a one-click "Add to LinkedIn" button, a downloadable PDF and a public link. Most learners add them under Licenses & Certifications.
How many chess certificates can I earn?
One per section, across every chess course: the rules, tactics and playing-real-games sections of the beginner course, the two endgame sections and the two tactics-and-checkmates sections today, with more as the space grows.
Do I need to finish the whole course to get a certificate?
No. Each section issues its own certificate as soon as you finish it, so your first one arrives after the first section, not at the end of the course.
What if I lose my certificate ID?
Sign in and open this page: every certificate you have earned is listed under "My certifications" with a link and a download button.

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