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ChessKid review: the safest place for a child to actually get good at chess
By Priya Raman · 28 Aug 2026
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Independent, classroom-tested reviews of the apps, sites and software behind every subject — from algebra and Latin to chess, violin and robotics.
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Our best marks across all five scoring criteria.
How we score
- 1Learning value
- Does it actually teach? Pedagogy, accuracy, depth.
- 2Engagement
- Will a learner come back tomorrow without being nagged?
- 3Ease of use
- Onboarding, interface, accessibility, offline behaviour.
- 4Value for money
- What you get for free versus what you pay for.
- 5Parent & teacher tools
- Progress reporting, class management, safety controls.
No sponsored scores. We trial each product with the age group it is built for.
Every subject, every skill
13 categories and 39 subcategories — start broad, then narrow down.
Mathematics
2 reviews
Arithmetic fluency, algebra, geometry and everything in between.
English & literacy
1 review
Phonics, reading fluency, comprehension and writing.
Phonics & early readingWriting & grammarReading comprehension
Languages
1 review
Vocabulary, grammar and getting a learner actually speaking.
Science
1 review
Biology, chemistry, physics and the simulations that beat a textbook.
History & humanities
1 review
Sources, timelines, geography and the stories that stick.
Health & the body
1 review
Anatomy, nutrition and wellbeing, taught accurately.
Anatomy & physiologyNutrition & foodMental health & wellbeing
Music
2 reviews
Notation, theory, ear training and daily instrument practice.
Chess
1 review
From how the knight moves to tournament preparation.
Coding & making
1 review
Block coding, Python, electronics, CAD and robotics.
Block coding3D design & CADElectronics & circuitsPython & text coding
Art & design
3 reviews
Drawing, animation, photography and design fundamentals.
Fitness
2 reviews
Strength, mobility and PE, for learners rather than gym rats.
Study skills
2 reviews
Revision, note-taking, focus and exam technique.
Flashcards & revisionFocus & organisationEvidence-based study
Open courseware
1 review
Free university-level courses, lectures and open textbooks.