ChessKid
Price †
Freemium; Gold plan (pricing varies)
Grades
Approximately K-8; official app rating 4+
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Windows
Best for
Children learning and playing chess in a controlled environment
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Visit ChessKidWhat is ChessKid?
ChessKid is a child-focused chess platform from Chess.com with online and offline games, kid-friendly bots, lessons, videos, puzzles, tournaments, and parent or coach controls. Playing is free, while Gold membership removes learning limits. Communication and friendship controls are designed to give guardians tighter oversight than general-purpose chess platforms.
What we like
- Purpose-built experience and safety controls for children
- Combines play with a structured library of lessons and puzzles
- Parent, guardian, teacher, and coach account tools
Worth knowing
- Most educational content is limited on the free account
- Current pricing is only displayed during the membership purchase flow
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