♚ Chess Master for Kidz

Learn Chess with DR,
Your Personal Guide

A fully offline chess tutor for kids aged 6–14. No login, no ads, no data collected. Just your child and chess.

Let's Begin Explore Features

Getting Started

Up & Running in 3 Steps

From download to your first game — here's exactly how to get started.

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Download & Enter Name

Get Chess Master for Kidz from the Play Store — no account or login needed.

  • Search "Chess Master for Kidz" on Play Store
  • Tap Install → Open and enter your child's player name
  • DR greets your child warmly from that point on
  • No email, no sign-in, zero privacy friction
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Choose Your Level

DR adapts to your child's ability. Start at Beginner and level up as confidence grows.

  • Tap Settings → Difficulty (5 levels from Beginner to GM)
  • Beginner plays casually — perfect for first-timers
  • Level up anytime as board vision improves
  • DR always encourages — never frustrates
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Start Playing & Solving

Jump into a game against DR, solve puzzles, or explore openings — all fully offline.

  • Tap Play to start an interactive game against DR
  • Visit Puzzles for 259 daily tactical challenges
  • Earn rating points and unlock piece avatars (Pawn to King)
  • Set daily screen time limits in Parental Controls

Feature Guide

Know Your Tools

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AI Opponent

DR — Your Chess Guide

DR is your warm, encouraging chess tutor. 5 difficulty levels powered by Stockfish — from 80% random moves for beginners to 8-second think time for Grandmaster.

  • Beginner: very random, great for first-timers
  • Expert to Grandmaster: serious challenge
  • DR gives calm, encouraging feedback always
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Learning

Puzzle Mode

259 hand-picked Lichess puzzles across 5 unlockable tiers — from simple forks to mate-in-3.

  • Tier 1 unlocked from day one
  • Unlock Tier 2 at 5 solves, Tier 3 at 15, and so on
  • Daily limit of 25 puzzles — resets at midnight
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Progression

Rating & Avatars

Your rating grows with every win and puzzle. Unlock chess piece avatars from Pawn to King.

  • Pawn ♟ — the default starting avatar
  • Knight ♞ unlocks at 10 puzzles solved
  • Queen ♛ at rating 600+, King ♚ at 1000+
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Family

Parental Controls

Built-in parental controls — no app store friction required.

  • 4-digit PIN for settings access
  • Daily screen time limits with DR reminders
  • Weekly progress dashboard
  • All data stays on the device — never uploaded
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Privacy

100% Offline

No internet ever needed. All puzzles, lessons, and games are fully offline. COPPA and GDPR-K compliant.

  • Zero network requests
  • No data leaves the device
  • Safe for children under 13
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Gameplay

Game Review

Replay any game move-by-move after it ends. DR highlights key turning points to help your child learn.

  • Full move-by-move board replay
  • DR highlights critical moments
  • Great for parents reviewing with kids

FAQ

Common Questions

Does the app work without internet?
Yes — Chess Master for Kidz is 100% offline. All puzzles, lessons, and games are built into the app. No internet connection is ever required.
What age is the app designed for?
The app is designed for children aged 6–14. The Beginner level is ideal for first-timers, while Grandmaster difficulty can challenge older, more advanced players.
How does my child's rating work?
The rating starts at 500 and adjusts based on game results and puzzle performance. Winning against a tougher DR level earns more points.
How do I set up parental controls?
Open Settings → Parental Controls. Set a 4-digit PIN, configure daily screen time limits, and view your child's weekly progress dashboard.
Is there a paid version or in-app purchases?
No. Chess Master for Kidz is completely free with no in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertising of any kind.

Co-Create the Future

Shape What We Build Next 💡

Chess Master for Kidz is built with young players and parents. Have a puzzle theme, avatar request, or learning mini-game in mind? We'd love to bring it to life.

01 Open the Chess Master app
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02 Go to Settings
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03 Tap "Suggest Feature"
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04 Propose your idea 🚀

Every proposal is read directly by the Nalkudil Studio team.