Chess for Kids - Play & Learn

Master chess with the ChessKid app! Enjoy thrilling chess matches with friends.

Start your chess journey using our beginner-friendly ChessKid app! Play free online and offline chess games. Challenge friends or test your skills against smart chess bots and computer opponents.

Discover the joy of chess through the ultimate chess app for kids, parents, and coaches. Learn basic rules and advanced strategies of the world’s most popular mind game—all within a 100% kid-safe, ad-free environment. Build your skills with interactive chess tutorials.

PLAY CHESS ONLINE FOR FREE:

Play unlimited free chess games or enter tournaments to compete against thousands of players worldwide. Regular chess practice helps you improve faster.

Choose from various player-versus-player modes:

Challenge friends in a chess match

Slow-paced chess

Quick-play chess

It’s your choice!

Compete against other kids or take on our charming chess bots!

JOIN THE CHESS COMMUNITY

ChessKid is more than an app—it's a free global platform where kids connect and play chess. Be part of a vibrant community with over 50,000 players enjoying ChessKid monthly.

Each month, 200,000+ active ChessKid users play more than 500,000 chess games.

PLAY ONLINE OR OFFLINE AGAINST THE COMPUTER

Meet 10 amusing chess bots designed for all skill levels, including beginners. They’re your ideal partners for mastering chess strategies. Practicing against the computer sharpens your moves—make it a daily habit!

SOLVE CHESS PUZZLES

Boost your tactical thinking with 350,000+ clever puzzles.

Solve up to three free puzzles every day. Our puzzles help you level up to pro status quickly.

TAKE CHESS LESSONS

Boost your game with kid-friendly coaching videos covering rules, strategy, tactics, openings, endgames, and more.

Learn chess tactics from grandmasters through FunMasterMike’s exciting tutorials. He’s passionate about teaching and sharing chess wisdom.

Power up your skills with a crash course on delivering checkmate and become a formidable chess player. Gain insights from top-tier chess tutorials.

Chess, ajedrez, xadrez, satranç, scacchi, schach, شطرنج … whatever the language or name, chess remains the world's greatest strategy game.

All chess games are completely free and unlimited on our apps and website. Gold members enjoy unlimited puzzles and videos. Kids may only chat in games with parent approval; no open chat is permitted. Friend requests require parental consent. Parents maintain full control over their child’s account.

ChessKid is the top app for kids eager to improve at chess. Our app makes mastering chess fun and engaging. Friendly cartoon characters guide your training and help you become a chess expert. Join the ChessKid family now!

ABOUT CHESSKID:

ChessKid is developed by Chess.com—the world's leading online chess platform.

ChessKid is the #1 scholastic chess app.

ChessKid is trusted by 2,000+ schools and 3 million kids worldwide.

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What's New in the Latest Version 2.11.1

Last updated on Oct 9, 2024

Hello, ChessKids! Check out what's new in this release:
- Your favorite bots have a fresh look! Play against our robots, now featuring lively animations and sound effects.
- Meet exciting new bots! Gear up for school with Ziggy and Miss Pickles, enjoy the Zoo Crew, and challenge yourself with our Chess Personalities.