What's New on ChessKid for Spring 2026!

There's a lot happening on ChessKid and we don't want you to miss a thing! Here's a roundup of the latest features, activities, and resources worth checking out.

Spring Break Challenge

Keep the chess going over spring break! The ChessKid Spring Break Challenge features five days of fun chess activities: puzzles, bot battles, fast chess, videos, and strategy building, all designed to keep kids engaged and learning while having a blast. A Certificate of Participation is available for download too! Plus, from March 16–29, unlock full access with 20% off Gold. Parents get a free Gold membership too, so the whole family can play together. Join the ChessKid Spring Break Challenge

New Chessboards & Pieces on iOS

Chess just got a whole lot more personal! Kids can now choose from new themed chessboards and pieces in the iOS app, with five free sets to get started and more unlockable through Stars or purchasable with Gems. Pirates, space, medieval castles, there's a theme for every kind of kid. Explore the New ChessKid Chessboards and Pieces

ChessKid in the Real World: Case Studies

Wondering how schools and organizations are using ChessKid? We've published three new case studies that show ChessKid in action, from a districtwide program in Dallas to a nonprofit expanding chess across Colombia to an individual educator who built confidence alongside her students.

• Building a Districtwide Chess Program Without Chess Experts
• Expanding Access to Chess Education Across Colombia
• How One Dallas ISD Educator Built Confidence with ChessKid

Thanks for being part of the ChessKid community. We love seeing chess make a difference for kids everywhere!