Best Chess Kids Apps &amp; Games

4.7😊(102K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#59in Games

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Learn and play chess with interactive lessons, challenging puzzles, and online multiplayer. This app offers a safe, ad-free environment for kids to develop chess skills, from basics to advanced strategies. It's trusted by schools for its engaging learning approach.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

🔒 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)

Chess.com - Play and Learn by Chess.com

Online Lessons and Puzzles

Strong Contender

4.8😊(878K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#1in Games

Engage in chess with millions globally through online matches, tournaments, and lessons. Improve your skills with over a million puzzles, powerful bot opponents, and detailed game analysis. Explore various chess variants and track your progress with in-depth statistics.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

Chess Adventure for Kids by Chess.com

Learn tactics with a fun game

Worth Considering

4.4😊(3.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app offers a fun and safe environment for children to learn and play chess. Kids can battle fantasy bosses, compete against peers, solve thousands of puzzles, and embark on educational quests. Customize your character and explore a magical world while mastering chess tactics.

What We Love

🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
📚 Helpful for learning chess
🤩 Great for all ages
🏆 Enjoyable quests and bosses

Room to Improve

🤖 Bosses and puzzles too easy
💰 Paid features required to progress
🐛 Connectivity and stability issues
🤔 Unclear instructions and feedback

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Real Chess 3D

Ultimate 3D Chess Game

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Chess for Kids - Beginners

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This app offers a fun and engaging way for children to learn chess fundamentals, tactics, and strategies. Developed with a certified chess coach, it features video lessons, interactive games, and puzzles to boost cognitive skills. It's designed for healthy screen time and adapts to each child's learning pace.

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1 and 2 player gameplayChallenging computer opponentGreat graphics and sound

Experience a visually appealing and engaging chess game on your iPhone and iPod Touch. Play against friends or a customizable AI opponent with features like undo and automatic saving. Enjoy a free, ad-supported experience.

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Chess Prime 3D

3D and 2D board viewsSingle player and two player modesOnline multiplayer with chat

Engage in classic chess with stunning 3D graphics and versatile play modes. Challenge yourself with puzzles, play against AI or friends online, and learn with helpful move indicators. Save games, customize the board, and master openings.

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Play Chess Games

2 player real board game

Single or two-player modeCustomizable player namesOver 200 flag options

Engage in classic chess battles with friends or challenge an AI opponent. Customize your game experience with various board styles, piece colors, and flag selections. Enjoy flexible gameplay options for both single and multiplayer modes.

Learn, play, improve!

Ad-free learning and playIntroductory lessons for beginnersGrandmaster move suggestions

Learn and play chess without distractions. This app offers guided lessons for beginners and advanced analysis for experts, helping you improve your game with intelligent suggestions and post-game reviews. Play offline and enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience.

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ChessWorld - Chess for Kids

Learn chess through play

Interactive lessons and puzzlesGamified progression with rewardsAdaptive chess engine

This app offers an engaging way for children to learn chess through interactive lessons, puzzles, and mini-games set in magical worlds. Developed by chess masters, it adapts to various skill levels and builds critical thinking skills in a safe, ad-free environment.

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Ad-free learning experienceIntroductory chess lessons for beginnersGrandmaster-level move suggestions

Chess Tiger Pro

Learn, play, improve!

$9.99

Master chess with interactive lessons and Grandmaster-level move suggestions. Learn rules effortlessly, play real games, and analyze your performance with detailed feedback. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this ad-free app helps you improve your game at your own pace.

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Learn to play in minutes!

Chess - Learn Chess

Interactive e-book formatTeaches rules and terminologyCovers essential strategies

Discover the world of chess with this interactive e-book. Learn the rules, terminology, and essential strategies through engaging content and practice moves with interactive diagrams. Improve your game, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills.

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Kahoot! Learn Chess: DragonBox

Learn the basics of chess

Interactive chess learning gameLearn chess piece movementsMaster checkmate and tactics

An interactive game designed to teach chess basics to children and adults. Progress through levels, solve puzzles, and defeat bosses to master chess rules and strategies. Once completed, you'll be ready to play against others.

📚 Education

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Chessimals: Chess for Kids

Learn to Play, No Reading

ChessLeo: Learn Chess for Kids

📚 Education

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Beginner Lessons & Puzzles

Future Masters Chess Academy

by Future Masters Chess Academy, LLC