Web
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Chess, made friendly
ChessMate
Chess and checkers against a gentle robot coach — or online against a friend.
Join families learning chess with their kids.
Plays everywhere
Installable app
One-tap install as a PWA. Works offline, lives on the home screen.
iOS
Native shell in development. App Store release coming soon.
Android
Native shell in development. Play Store release coming soon.
Chess and checkers
Two games, one gentle robot coach that meets you at your level and celebrates every win.
Play online with friends
Matchmaking, rated games and a leaderboard — or pass one device back and forth.
Learn while you play
Bite-size lessons, puzzles and a hint ladder when you get stuck. Bright colors, no ads, no chat.
Three steps to a confident player
Step 1
Play
Jump into a game against the robot coach at your level — pieces, rules, and turn indicators handled.
Step 2
Learn
Bite-size lessons explain what just happened on the board. Get stuck? A hint ladder walks you through.
Step 3
Grow
Earn streaks, climb the leaderboard, and unlock new puzzles as your skill builds. No pay-to-win, ever.
Real kids, real parents, real wins
"My daughter asks to play chess before screen time now. That alone is worth it."
"The robot coach explains things in a way I actually understand. I beat my dad twice."
"Finally a kids app that respects parents — no ads, no chat, no dark patterns."
Questions parents ask
What ages is ChessMate for?
Kids 6-12 get the most out of the lessons and puzzles, but the robot coach adapts to any skill level — younger kids play with simpler boards, older kids unlock harder puzzles.
Does my child need an account?
No account is required to play. Creating an account is optional and only needed if your child wants to save progress across devices or appear on the leaderboard.
Is the app safe for kids?
Yes. No ads, no chat with strangers, no in-app purchases, no tracking across other apps. COPPA-compliant by design.
Can my child play offline?
Yes. The web version works offline once loaded. The mobile apps download lessons for offline play automatically.
How much does it cost?
Free during the waitlist period. We will always keep a generous free tier — full pricing details land when the full game launches.