ChessKid
The safest place for kids to learn chess.
Free · from $9.99/moWebiOSAndroid 4.5 (176,000 reviews)
About ChessKid
ChessKid is Chess.com's kids-first platform. Locked-down chat, pre-approved contacts, age-appropriate lessons with characters, puzzles, and supervised play. Used by thousands of schools worldwide.
Pros
- Strict safety controls (no open chat)
- Quality age-appropriate content
- Great for schools and clubs
- Progresses naturally to Chess.com when kids grow up
Cons
- Full curriculum requires Gold
- Some features feel stuck on 8-year-olds; older kids (11-13) may prefer Chess.com
Features
Play botsPlay onlineTactics puzzlesVideo lessonsKid-safeTournamentsRating system
Pricing
- Gold Monthly$9.99 /month
- Gold Annual$49.99 /year
Schools and clubs get bulk pricing.
Best for
Audience: Beginner (0 – 1200)
Age: 5 – 13 yrs
Languages: EN, ES, FR, PT, DE