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Chess and Mate learn and play

Game for the whole family!

Ratings

Age

4+

Category

Family

Languages

English

Chess and Mate: Learn & Play is a comprehensive chess tutor designed specifically for children and beginners. Join Prince Kaspar in his castle to learn the movements of the pieces and the rules of the game through engaging mini-games and interactive lessons. From basic moves to complex strategies like castling and en passant, this app covers it all in a fun, story-driven environment. Perfect for schools and home learning!

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

85/100

Chess and Mate is the gold standard for teaching chess to children. Instead of a dry, academic approach, the game turns learning into a medieval adventure. You join Prince Kaspar in his castle as he learns the basics of the game, with each piece introduced as a character with its own personality and movement style. It’s a brilliant way to gamify what can often be an intimidating board game.

The app features a huge variety of mini-games that focus on specific skills, like 'pawn wars' or practicing checkmate patterns. These small chunks of gameplay are perfect for short attention spans. The visuals are charming and the UI is large and child-friendly. For parents looking to introduce their kids to the 'game of kings,' this is the most effective and entertaining tool available on the App Store. It builds a solid foundation while keeping the fun front and center.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Features

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Child-friendly medieval story and characters

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Step-by-step interactive chess lessons

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Dozens of skill-building mini-games

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Adjustable AI difficulty levels

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High-quality graphics and professional voiceovers

Tips & Walkthrough

Gameplays

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Q&A

While the theme is for children, the logic and strategy lessons are sound and very effective for any beginner starting from scratch.

Ratings & Reviews

A great game
Mon Sep 23 2019 Jacojazz

I have been trying to learn to play chess for years and no one could ever teach me until I downloaded this fabulous game that teaches you strategies and more and makes a complicated game entirely exciting I am now playing my friends and winning. Also when the game froze I was immediately consulted back with information that worked customer service stellar. Thank you again for sooo much fun!!!!!,

Fabulous way to learn
Mon Oct 01 2018 DrMEEH

I love the animated characters in this game. I do feel it is not for beginners but I also feel the beauty of the game will want beginners to learn from here. I have been playing for 4 decades and this game has come along way from my first chess master computer game as it is so much fun.

Not for beginners
Mon Dec 28 2015 Blind Kicker

I'm not a beginner, but I do not recommend this for those that are. Almost immediately, on the get paun to the other end and cause checkmate goal the computer level is way to high, it's very hard to beat (and this it isn't even an actual game yet, just training). They expect you to know how other pieces move before you've learned about them (to cause that checkmate I've mentioned earlier. Please fix this game.

Great way to learn Chess
Sat Jan 28 2017 Mohamed Hamdouchi

Both my son and I started learning Chess through this app and it's a great!

Really great chess game!
Wed Sep 02 2015 Tales W

Learn all about chess rules, in this incredible game! It's an adventure, learning!

Best chess app
Tue Oct 27 2015 MedvedeDima

Easy to learn rules and tactics! Great app for people who wants to start play chess!

Amazing chess game
Tue Feb 09 2016 Hos_ib

It's amazing game

Not worth the dollar amount.
Sun May 19 2024 student173849573

Not worth the dollar amount in the slightest, bad U.I, other chess apps offer much more for free including better U.I and puzzles.

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