The #1 Chess Platform for Kids

Play Chess with Other Kids

Learning with ChessKid is fun! Play games, watch video lessons, and solve fun puzzles!

• Play Kids

  Play chess with kids from around the world at any time!

• Play Bots

  Challenge a bot at any level, from gentle beginner to challenging master!

• Watch Lessons

  150+ interactive lessons help you learn and practice new skills.

• Puzzles

  Improve your game the fun way, by solving thousands of chess puzzles!

Why Kids Love ChessKid

ChessKid is Safe and Positive

• No chat
• Auto-generated usernames
• Child activity reports

Educational Screen Time

• Healthy screen time that parents can approve of
• Kids learn pattern recognition and problem solving
• Chess helps children learn patience and critical thinking skills that go beyond the board
• Free chess apps to play on-the-go!

Classroom Approved

• Used by 2000+ schools to support interactive learning
• Teacher training video lessons and resources
• Online chess classroom makes access from anywhere easy

Personalized Learning

• Lessons are tailored to every skill level and pace
• Translated into 30+ languages
• Option for personal instruction from certified coaches

Discover your full potential
by becoming a Gold Member

Unlimited everything! Puzzles, Lessons, Videos, Workouts and Game History!

Download the Best Chess App for Kids!

Available on iOS and Android

Download here:

• Download on the App Store
• Get it on Google Play

What's new?

• How One Florida District Turned Chess Into a 144,000-Game Movement
• Chess Calendar for Kids - Upcoming Tournaments
• How Do ChessKid Puzzle Ratings Work?

Chess Terms

• Scholar's Mate
• Elo Rating System
• Chess Notation Sheet