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ChessKid

The safest place for kids to learn chess.

Free · from $9/moWebiOSAndroid 4.4 (105,000 reviews)
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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 /month
  • Gold Annual$49 /year

Schools and clubs get bulk pricing.

Best for

Audience: Beginner (0 – 1200)
Age: 5 – 13 yrs
Languages: EN, ES, FR, PT, DE

Use cases

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Last reviewed April 20, 2026 · First launched 2008