Get Ready to Love ChessKid Even More!
Check Out New Features, Enhanced Gaming Experiences, and Other Exciting Updates! 🎉
Hello ChessKid family and friends! We've got some very exciting updates and fun activities lined up for you! Play newly designed bots, experience an easier sign-up process, go on fun chess quests, join brand new clubs, and so much more! Check out all the fun updates below designed to make learning chess more enjoyable than ever.
Cool & New:
Bots, Bots, Bots! 🤖
1. Play the Gold Spring Break Bots!
Check out the new Spring themes for the Gold membership pet bots, Miss Pickles and Ziggy! The designs bring a splash of seasonal fun to a game of chess with these playful companions.
2. Challenge Redesigned & New Bots!
ChessKid bots have a fun new look! Qwerty, robot friends, and all celebrity bots are more fun to play against with fresh looks and new surroundings.
2. Meet the New, Fun Judit Bot!
Play against a chess legend who redefined the game! GM Judit Polgar is widely thought of as the greatest female chess player in history. Fun Judit is a friendly, approachable opponent who plays like a champion, but at a level that's perfect for learning!
Challenge her now and see if you can outsmart a chess mastermind!
Better Experiences for You! ✨
1. A More Dynamic & Fun Play Homepage!
Playing your favorite chess games just got cooler with our “Play” homepage makeover. This fresh new look is more dynamic and fun while keeping all the chess playing features and functionalities intact!
2. Easier Sign Up Process
ChessKid has been very busy working on many redesigns to give you the best experience possible! Are you new to ChessKid or know folks who are?
Our revamped sign-up process is designed to make registration simple and more enjoyable, especially for kids.
3. Enhanced Gaming With Quests
Enjoy a better experience with big improvements on iOS with Quests — daily activities across the app that earn you stars! With vibrant new designs, exciting animations, and a treasure trove of rewards, everything just got a whole lot more fun!
Each quest below rewards 10 stars!
- Complete 1 lesson
- Finish 3 games of Fast Chess
- Win 1 game in Fast Chess
- Finish 3 games against a bot
- Win 1 game against a bot
- Solve 3 puzzles
- Try to complete 12 quests each week
- The weekly reward is 100 stars!
More Ways to Connect With the ChessKid Community 🤝
1. ChessKid Reached 100K YouTube Subscribers!
ChessKid recently hit 100,000 subscribers on its YouTube channel! It's an incredible milestone and we couldn't have done it without you.
The YouTube channel started in 2019 and quickly turned into a fun hub for original content from chess personalities. Now, it has countless lessons, tutorials, and game reviews to help kids improve their chess skills and still enjoy a ton of fun content from chess personalities!
A big part of ChessKid’s mission focuses on being a safe and fun platform for kids to learn chess. We’re proud to be a part of YouTube Kids, a family-friendly app that has a filtered version of YouTube for kids to safely explore.
Check out ChessKid’s journey to 100,000 subscribers and share the YouTube channel with friends and family!
2. Introducing the ChessKid Official Girls and Boys Clubs!
We’re thrilled to announce the ChessKid Official Girls Club and ChessKid Official Boys Club! These clubs were created for kids from around the world to come together, make friends, and enjoy friendly chess competition.
Chess is More Than a Game!
When kids start playing chess, it helps them gain confidence, sharpen problem-solving skills, and think strategically. These clubs provide a welcoming space for all kids to challenge themselves and improve their creativity, decision-making, and concentration — skills that help in school and beyond.
Who Can Join?
The Girls and Boys Clubs welcome both ChessKid Basic and Gold members of all skill levels. It doesn't matter if you’re a beginner or an advanced player. These clubs are for everyone who wants to have fun and improve their skills!
Join the Girls Club! Join the Boys Club!