Who created chess kid?

The company was founded in 1998 by chess enthusiast David Cordover, who was only 20 years old at the time. The start-up funds were provided by the cash prize when Cordover won the Nescafé Big Break Award contest for his business plan vision of bringing chess to every school student in Australia.

How much does ChessKid cost?

ChessKid is free to join and use! Students can play unlimited games against other students. ​There is a premium version for $10 per month that unlocks all the lessons, puzzles, and robots.

Is chess kids safe?

ChessKid.com considers online safety our #1 priority: there are no outside links or advertisements, and there is no social networking between kids and adults. Parents and coaches have full control of their kids' accounts, as well as the ability to review games and activities on the site.

What age is ChessKid appropriate for?

In general, ChessKid's content and format is designed for kids up to age 13, but even older kids can benefit from the site. ChessKid.com is created for students from absolute beginners up to a chess rating of about 1600, and there's new content added all the time!

Are chess kids smart?

"The data indeed confirm that chess players are generally of higher academic standing (chess kids are smart), but more importantly it statistically shows that learning chess increases a student's academic performance (chess makes them smarter)," Poston said.

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Can ChessKid detect cheating?

Chesskid might detect cheating because they use several pieces of software to analyze the moves and look for suspicious behaviour.

Can you get banned on ChessKid?

Chesskid.com utilizes various chess programs to detect cheating online, Chesskid.com also has a zero tolerance policy for players who are found to be cheating and players will be banned from Chesskid.com without refund.

Is 15 too old for chess?

You're never too young, or old for chess! Keep trying and you will get better at it. Don't let age stop you from playing the best board game of all time.

Is chess good for kids brains?

Chess has been persuasively linked with improving children's concentration, problem-solving, critical, original and creative thinking – and even mathematical abilities. It is also said to help with memory storage and how young brains manage information – and should not only be perceived as a game for gifted children.

Should I let my kid beat me in chess?

Always Letting Them Win is a Losing Strategy

Letting your child win every game creates just as many problems as constantly wiping them off the board. That's because problem solving skills can't evolve unless they're put to the test.

How do I report a ChessKid?

If you have reason to believe someone is not playing fairly, please submit a report using the form on this "Contact" link at the bottom of the Home page to report it. Be sure to include the username of the suspected player and a game link.

Can adults play on ChessKid?

The only relationship between Kids and Adults on ChessKid is when a Parent/Teacher/Coach is a "Guardian" of a Kid's account. When an adult is a Guardian, the Kid will appear on their Kids Page list, they can become "friends," and are able to challenge each other to a game of Fast or Slow Chess.

Who owns ChessKid?

The company Chess.com LLC (which owns ChessKid.com) is operated by PoppaBear (IM Danny Rensch), FunMasterMike (FM Mike Klein), and Bojan, senior ChessKid programmer. We wanted to create a safe, fun place where kids would be able to learn and play chess.

Is chess a cheap hobby?

Chess is among the cheapest hobby/interests you could have!

Is 1200 an ok chess rating?

1200 – A budding chess player who can understand some basic chess strategies. 1600 – A player among the top scholastic players on a state or national level. 2000 – Expert Level – A milestone hit by a handful of chess players while they are in grade school. 2200 – Minimum rating to be considered a “Chess Master”.

Can a 70 year old learn chess?

There's no age limit on learning or playing chess, and there are many benefits for seniors who want to get into this classic board game.

Is 1100 a bad chess rating?

Average opponent rating is 1000 plus at any given point in time. 1100 is above that average, so I would say yes, that's a decent rating. It will improve the more you play ( and learn.)

How bad is 600 rating on chess com?

A 600 rating is normal for someone who's had a little experience but is otherwise completely new. A real beginner rating is about 250. 650 shows significant progress beyond that. The average player on chess.com is about 960, I think.

Are Smurfs allowed on chess com?

Smurfing isn't allowed unless you are titled or have special permission from chess.com. However if you are titled you are only allowed to have one alt account, and if you purposely try to stay <1000 that's considered sandbagging.

Are there hackers in chess com?

Your opponent connects to chess.com's server. The server passes the moves back at forth and manages the clocks. The opponent's computer never learns your IP address, so there is no possibility of hacking.

How many cheaters on chess com?

It's a selfish and thoughtless thing to do. Fortunately, our research shows that fewer than 0.2% of players cheat in online chess, so it is much less common than some people think.

What happens to chess cheaters?

When someone is caught cheating, their account is closed, and they are blocked from creating new accounts. Additionally, rating points will be refunded to the members who lost to them in games that they cheated in.