ChessKid.com is the scholastic extension of Chess.com, and is #1 chess website for kids! Safe, fun and educational - ChessKid has a curriculum (both written and interactive on the site) to help take kids from beginner to "serious tournament player" level. This account is used to publish updates and articles about ChessKid.com and the special events held on this site.
That's a wrap! The inaugural ChessKid National Festival concluded President's Day weekend, February 16-19, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. The four-day chess celebration was ChessKid's first-ever over-the-board tournament event for kids and families. ...
Attention, ChessKids! The ChessKid National Festival is happening NEXT WEEK, Feb. 16-19th, in Charlotte, NC. The wait is no more!— Get ready for the experience of a lifetime! Purchase Last-Minute Tickets What is the ChessKid National Fe...
Share the love and joy of chess this Valentine's Day! Create new memories with family and friends. Chess is a universal language that knows no bounds; it connects us all. That's what we love about it. My life has been so much richer...
ChessKid officially reached a huge milestone of 10 million kids playing chess on ChessKid.com! What a great start to the new year of 2024! Let's look back on the tremendous growth of this amazing chess community and celebrate. A brief history ...
Happy New Year, ChessKids! We've had such an amazing year filled with incredible growth and success, with so many exciting events and collaborations. Recap the best of 2023 and look ahead to what's to come in 2024. 2023 Highlights 2024 Chess ...
ChessKid is beyond excited to announce the extension of its ChessKid National Festival to K-8 chess players! Now, elementary and middle schoolers alike can take part in one of the largest chess festivals of 2024, and enjoy all of the amazing activ...
BREAKING NEWS! 10-year-old Argentinian chess prodigy FM Faustino Oro (a.k.a. "The Messi of Chess") will be taking on one of the most popular streamers in the chess community, GothamChess, on Monday, December 18. This thrilling match, Fau...
ChessKid is always finding new ways to share the classic game of chess with kids. The experience and educational value of playing chess goes beyond the chessboard, helping to develop useful life skills that will stick with kids as they grow. ...
ChessKid is excited to announce its first-ever Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale! Featuring exclusive deals and offers to advance your child's chess skills and educational journey. Save BIG on ChessKid Gold Memberships and the perfect gift this holid...
As we're nearing the end of the year, let's highlight some exciting events to look forward to as we lead into 2024. Upcoming Events: Harvard vs. ChessKid ChessKid All-Star Finals 2023 ChessKid National Festival 2024 Harvard vs. ChessK...
Trick or treat! Are you ready for Halloween? 🎃👻 ChessKid and Chess.com are teaming up this spooky season with a pumpkin decorating contest! From October 24 to October 31, 2023, create a fun chess-themed pumpkin for a chance at some sweet cross-o...
Kick off this fall school year with ChessKid 'Hour of Chess Week'! Experience the benefits of chess and connect students in a fun and engaging way, whether as part of a chess club or a new class activity. Chess has great learning benefit...
Happy National Chess Day, ChessKids! Celebrate the wonderful game of chess with us. 🎉 ChessKid Unlocked ChessKid National Chess Day Tournament Chess Videos ChessKid Unlocked ChessKid unlocks all gold features for the day! Get FREE unli...
The next generation of chess players is here! Hundreds of young talents are putting in some of the strongest performances ever seen at their age. Let's recap some stellar games and accomplishments by the chess world's brightest rising stars this m...
ChessKid recently released six new animal chess bots ("Zoo Crew")! These bots are designed for beginner chess players but make perfect companions for all levels to practice tactics and strengthen their skills. Play Against The Zoo Crew Now...
ChessKid is thrilled to announce its first-ever over-the-board chess tournament festival: The ChessKid National Festival! Get ready to celebrate chess with fun family festivities during the President's Day weekend of February 2024. What is the...
It's back to school already?! As summer ends, ChessKid is here to get you excited and ready for the new school year. Here are our top five ways kids, parents, teachers, and chess coaches can prepare for the return back to school: Set Goals &am...
This has been an epic summer of chess and brilliant young talents, from 18-year-old Indian star R. Praggnanandhaa finishing second in the FIDE World Cup and securing his place in the 2024 Candidates Tournament to kids putting on amazing performanc...
On July 26, 2023, 13-year-old chess prodigy IM-elect Alice Lee joined the stage on Good Morning America to celebrate her latest title achievements and discuss her chess career. Background Lee started playing chess at 6, under the influence o...
Happy International Chess Day, ChessKids! Come celebrate with us. 🎉♟️ ChessKid Unlocked In honor of this special day, we're unlocking all our gold features for everyone on July 20th! Spend the day solving puzzles, completing lessons, playing ...
Get ready for a fun-filled chess experience! Enjoy in-person events, play in thrilling competitions, and advance your chess skills this summer with the London ChessFest, King of Puzzles Contest, and the best summer chess camps. Read on to explor...
On the weekend of June 10, 2023, 13-year-old chess master Alice Lee secured her final IM norm, breaking the record for the youngest American-born female to hold the International Master title, following Carissa Yip and Annie Wang. FM Alice Lee...
ChessKid is kicking off the summer with its 4th annual Youth Speed Chess Championship event! Top young chess players from around the world will compete for a total prize fund of $5,000 starting June 10th. The ChessKid Youth Speed Chess Champio...
The adults win the ChessKid Stars vs. Streamers Rematch, 20-12, against four brilliant young opponents, tying the series at 1-1! The ChessKid Stars vs. Streamers Series ChessKid Stars vs. Streamers is a fun event series that invites popular c...
ChessKid is pleased to sponsor the next event in Chess.com's Champions Chess Tour, the ChessKid Cup. This elite tournament will center on chess education and rising chess players, hoping to inspire young chess fans and promote the game. Catch this...
