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Chess for Kids: Learn to Play

Chess for Kids: Learn to Play

Board and Puzzle Learning Game

102K ratings
1102 reviews
#55 in top-grossing Family
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📚 Education
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Released
April 6, 2013
Updated
October 4, 2026

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Developer

Chess.com
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About

Learn chess through interactive lessons, puzzles, and games. This app offers a safe, ad-free environment for kids to develop chess skills, play against friends or bots, and join a global community.

✓Play free chess games online and offline
✓Solve over 350,000 chess puzzles
✓Interactive step-by-step lessons
✓Challenge friends, bots, or the computer
✓Join a global chess community
✓Safe and ad-free environment
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What users say about Chess for Kids

Reviews of Chess for Kids are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 102K App Store ratings. What users like most: great for learning chess, fun and engaging gameplay. Top complaints: too many features locked behind paywall, bugs and glitches in gameplay. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great for learning chess
  • 👍Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🎓Helpful tutorials and lessons
  • 🤖Challenging AI opponents
  • 🏆Tournaments and competitive play

Negative things

  • 🔒Too many features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛Bugs and glitches in gameplay
  • ⏱️Long matchmaking times for high-rated players
  • 🔍Lack of social features (e.g. finding friends)
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What's New in Chess for Kids

11.0.1

October 4, 2026

Introducing Puzzle Worlds! Solve puzzles, unlock landmarks, and complete worlds as you travel through a bunch of awesome themed destinations. Each world brings new challenges and new places to discover. Start your adventure today!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

3 Months

Gives access to all features for three months

$29.003 Months
7 Days trial
Price Updates
October 20, 2026→$29.00
May 26, 2026→$29.00
June 13, 2024→$19.99
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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 55

Family games

The game has maintained its position at 55 recently.

Last updated on October 25, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 84+1

Board games

This game rose +1 position in Board games chart.

Last updated on October 25, 2026.

Top Free

📈 156+1

Family games

This game rose +1 position in Family games chart.

Last updated on October 25, 2026.

Events

Read more about New School Year, New Moves!
Event EndedNew Season

New School Year, New Moves!

Better coaching. Fresher boards. Bigger wins.

Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026

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Read more about Level Up With Game Review!
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Level Up With Game Review!

New on iOS: Analyze your games with Game Review!

Apr 14, 2026 — Apr 30, 2026

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Read more about Play Little Gotham Today!
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Play Little Gotham Today!

Join the fun and start a chess game!

Mar 6, 2026 — Mar 16, 2026

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User reviews

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Good

This app is good. I like how they do the gems and stars
JJohnny🐙😀

Technical problems

Hello seems like you have an error message, please put the subscription bar on your account computer, phone or iPad
BByrd@1966

Free

Can every three by be free please
CCatgirl!!!!!!!!!

Oh my god!!😡😡

The stupid NPCS keep stealing my pieces when I don’t want them to because I might need them to win. Screw this game!
HHaveIBeenDreamingorIsItJustMe

0 IQ Ai bots to beat that act like they are 10 IQ

The game was made too easy my son beat the AI bots without the hints
ESElemental sword
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incorrect move detection and scoring issues

Bug

Freezing and crashing during gameplay

Bug

Syncing problems between app and website versions

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more lesson content and difficulty levels

Feature

Improve matchmaking and tournament experience

Feature

Implement social features like friend challenges

Feature

Allow more free access to puzzles and videos

Feature

FAQ

What does Chess for Kids do?

This app teaches children how to play chess through interactive lessons, challenging puzzles, and the ability to play games against friends, computer bots, or other players online. It provides a safe and ad-free environment designed specifically for young learners to develop their chess skills.

What are the key features of this chess app?

Key features include playing unlimited free chess games online and offline, solving over 350,000 puzzles to sharpen tactical skills, and engaging in step-by-step interactive lessons covering basics to advanced strategies. Users can also challenge friends or computer bots and join a large online chess community.

How much does Chess for Kids cost?

Playing chess games is completely free and unlimited for all players. However, access to unlimited puzzles and videos requires a Gold membership. The app is free to download and offers basic functionality without payment.

Is this app suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed to be perfect for beginners. It offers kid-friendly chess coaching videos on rules and basics, interactive lessons, and 10 funny chess bots suitable for all skill levels, making it easy to learn chess strategies and tactics.

What are the safety features for children?

The app provides a safe and ad-free environment. Children can only chat in games with their parents, and making friends requires explicit parental permission. Parents have full control over their children's accounts, ensuring a secure experience.