App guide
Chess for Kids: Learn to Play
Children watch or complete lessons, solve tactical puzzles, play bots, review games, earn progress, and (when enabled by an adult) play other children online. The repeated loop is learn a concept, solve a position, then apply it in a game.
Best chess app for kidsPublisher-selected #1 in Chess & strategy · Evaluated Aug 26, 2026
- Route
- Practice
- Ages
- 4+
- Best for
- Step-by-step chess lessons, puzzles, and parent-supervised play
At a glance
- Developer
- Chess.com, LLC (ChessKid)
- Platforms
- iOS, Android
- Cost
- Free with subscription
- US App Store
Free tier plus Gold subscription; online play needs adult setup
About this app
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