# Chess for Kids - Play & Learn

> Learn to play chess with our ChessKid app & enjoy fun chess games with friends

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chesskid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chesskid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chesskid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chess.com
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 2,462,878
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (22,486 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2013-04-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chesskid)
- **Website:** [http://www.chesskid.com](http://www.chesskid.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.chesskid.com/legal](https://www.chesskid.com/legal)

## Description

Chess for Kids - Play & Learn is the beginner-friendly ChessKid app from Chess.com, built to teach kids chess in a safe, ad-free environment. Play unlimited online or offline games, challenge 10 fun bots or friends, join tournaments, and follow kid-focused video lessons and tutorials from experienced coaches. ChessKid supports parental controls so kids can only chat with parents and require permission to add friends.

Features include thousands of monthly players and tournaments, over 350,000 puzzles with free daily puzzles, structured lessons and coaching videos (including FunMasterMike), and multiple play modes (slow, fast, PvP, and vs computer). Trusted by schools and families worldwide, ChessKid combines learning and play with a strong community focus while keeping safety and simplicity central for young learners.

## Rankings

- #39,494 — Overall
- #59 — Family (Gross)
- #67 — Game board (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.chesskid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Chess for Kids as a beginner- and kid-friendly platform that helps learning chess through bots, puzzles, and instructional videos, with extra appeal from customizable avatars and a distraction-free, chat-free environment. The main drawbacks are online-play reliability (server and network errors), paywalls for most video content, cross-device inconsistencies, and some UX frustrations such as forced tutorials and limited customization. Despite these issues, many users view it as a strong educational tool for kids to practice, learn patterns, and play with bots.

### Pros

- Very beginner- and kid-friendly; great for learning chess
- Educational features like move suggestions, pattern recognition, and instructional videos
- Playable with bots and puzzles to practice and improve
- Customizable avatars/characters enhance personalization
- No in-game chat; privacy/safety appeal

### Cons

- Frequent server/network errors that hinder online play
- Many videos and lessons require a paid membership; limited free content
- Inconsistent behavior across devices (e.g., feature availability varies by device)
- UX frustrations such as forced tutorials after a few matches and limited name customization
- Some game mechanics issues, like time increments causing losses

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chesskid)