Chess Calendar for Kids - Upcoming Tournaments
Hi ChessKids, Coaches, and Parents!This is a continuously updated calendar of all upcoming ChessKid events, online and in-person. Please bookmark this page and refer to it for our scheduled live streams, special events, and opportunities to meet FunMasterMike and the ChessKid team in person!
ChessKid Event Descriptions:
Beat FunMasterMike
"Beat FunMasterMike" is a recurring ChessKid segment where ChessKids get to challenge the FunMaster (FM Mike Klein) to a 5-minute game during the show! Make sure to send a friend request to “FunMasterMike” before the show. Watch past episodes here.
Beat NinjaQueen
"Beat NinjaQueen" is a new ChessKid show where ChessKids have the opportunity to challenge WFM Kinga Polak to a game of fast chess. Make sure to send a friend request to "NinjaQueen" before the show!
Alice's Pawn Palace
Want to have fun and learn chess with a world champion? WIM Alice Lee, the current ‘girls under-18’ champion, invites you to her chess palace to play games, battle bots, and possibly challenge her! Make sure to send a friend request to “PowerofaPoint” before the show. Watch past episodes here.
Tani Time!
Come hang out with young chess prodigy FM Tanitoluwa Adewumi as he shows off his best games and tricks. Send a friend request to "TanitoluwaAps116" before the show to challenge him to a game! Watch past episodes here.
Retired Shows: Tani is a Chess Master | Old Man & Tani
Tani vs. The World
A series where rising star FM Tani Adewumi plays against other titleholders and trains to become the world's youngest GM. Watch the first episode here.
The Shreyas Royal Fork
IM Shreyas Royal is one of the best young talents in the UK! Come watch him practice his commentary skills and take on special challenges from ChessKids. Send a friend request to "crushmaster2019" before the show to challenge him to a game! Watch the first episode here.
FunMasterMike and the BrewMaster
A co-host show starring FunMasterMike and young American talent FM Brewington Hardaway. Listen to FunMasterMike crack “dad jokes” and make dated movie references from the 80s and 90s while Brew talks about how he became a top-rated chess master at the age of 10! Join “Brew’s Crew” by sending a friend request to “BrewMaster.” Watch past episodes here.
ChessKid Monthly Championship
On the first Tuesday of every month, ChessKids can participate and compete to qualify for the finals at the end of the year. ChessKids will be playing for BIG prizes, including lessons with a grandmaster, merch, and the title of 'All-Star Champion of the Year.' Learn more here.
From Branch to Branch
After seven years, IM David Pruess (“PlayfulSquirrel”) is reviving his beloved weekly show! Join if you're a kid aged 5-12. If you're a parent, sleep in on Saturday mornings while your children enjoy this fun chess program filled with lessons, exercises, puzzles, blitz games, and more! Streaming on twitch.tv/chessdojolive.
Fast Chess with the BrewMaster
FIDE Master Brewington Hardaway is playing Fast Chess with the kids of ChessKid.com! Send a friend request to "BrewMaster" to challenge him! To keep up with his schedule, join the "Official Brew's Crew" Club.
Fast Chess with IM Shreyas Royal
International Master Shreyas Royal is playing Fast Chess with the kids of ChessKid.com! Send a friend request to "crushmaster2019" to challenge him! To keep up with his schedule, bookmark this calendar.
Fast Chess with WFM Megan Paragua
Woman FIDE Master Megan Paragua is playing Fast Chess with the kids of ChessKid.com! Challenge the rising star "WFMMeggy" to a game!
Draw The Squirrel
"Draw the Squirrel" is a recurring ChessKid segment where ChessKids get to challenge IM David Pruess to a 5-minute game during the show. It used to be called Beat the Squirrel--but nobody could beat him! Make sure to send a friend request to “PlayfulSquirrel” before the show. Watch past episodes here.
HappyCrocodile's Chess Bites
WGM Keti Tsatsalshvili is making her debut as the host of "HappyCrocodile's Chess Bites"! In this recurring ChessKid segment, ChessKids get to challenge her during the show. Make sure to send a friend request to “HappyCrocodile” before the show. Watch past episodes here.
Co-host show: FunMasterMike and HappyCrocodile
ChessKid Down Under
Popular chess streamer Hannah Sayce joins ChessKid as the host of "ChessKid Down Under"! In this recurring ChessKid segment, ChessKids get to challenge her during the show. Make sure to send a friend request to "KuddlyKoala" before the show.
Oh To Be Queen Jovi
Nine-time British Women's Chess Champion IM Jovanka Houska joins ChessKid as the host of "Oh To Be Queen Jovi"! In this recurring ChessKid segment, ChessKids get to challenge her during the show. Make sure to send a friend request to "JoviJoviJovi" before the show.
Beat the Maestra
Beat the Maestra is a recurring ChessKid segment where ChessKids get to challenge WIM Ivette Garcia to a 5-minute game during the show. Make sure to send a friend request to "ChessIve" before the show. Watch past episodes here.
FunMasterMike and TrickyQueen
TrickyQueen, a past student to QueenElsa, brings her Scandinavian tricks to ChessKid. TrickyQueen usually plays alongside FunMasterMike, so get ready to try and beat them both! Make sure to send a friend request to “TrickyQueen” before the show. Watch past episodes here.
FunMasterMike & HappyCrocodile
FunMasterMike & HappyCrocodile is a recurring ChessKid segment where ChessKids get to challenge the infamous FM Mike Klein and WGM Keti Tsatsalshvili during the show. Watch live streams on Keti's Twitch or Chess.com/TV.
Hashtag Hype
HashtagHype is hosted by WIM Jesse February or WCM Rebecca Selkirk on their channel HashtagChess (twitch.tv/hashtagchess). Make sure to send a friend request to “HashtagJesse” and “HashtagRebecca” to challenge them to a game.
Endgame Workout
Each episode will look at a different workout position on ChessKid with IM David Pruess. The host will practice it in front of the kids and then give some tips on how to do it. Then it's your turn to go practice and perfect it! Watch past episodes here.