ChessKid
| Type of business | Internet chess server, educational resource |
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| Founded | May 2010 |
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| Industry | Internet |
| Employees | 30+.[1] |
| Website | www |
| Registration | Optional |
| Users | 3 million+ |
| Current status | Active |
| Written in | Java,[2] JavaScript, PHP |
ChessKid.com is an internet chess server and educational site that provides a range of chess-related resources to educators, chess clubs, and children. It is a subsidiary of Chess.com.[3] The site runs a freemium model, in which a wide variety of learning tools and lessons are free, with additional features offered behind a subscription. The site includes online safeguards to protect children.[4]
The company was founded in 2010 by chess enthusiast and internet entrepreneur Erik Allebest with his business partner Jarom Severson. In 2019, ChessKid launched its Indian chapter under the mentorship of grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand.[5]
Features
As an educational resource, ChessKid hosts an online library of videos, articles, follow-up exercises, chess puzzles, and lessons.[6] ChessKid's online lessons are narrated by Mike Klein, a FIDE Master.[7]
ChessKid develops dedicated materials for educators, including a curriculum, with the goal of making teaching and learning chess easy to learn in elementary school classrooms.[8]
ChessKid has a guardianship program for parents and authorised coaches to monitor a child's progress.[9]
ChessKid features no advertising.
Social Initiatives
ChessKid Grants
ChessKid is used as an educational resource in some primary schools and elementary schools. ChessKid has a partnership with Chess in Schools and Communities (CISC) to widen access to chess resources.[10] Jointly, their united goal was to get one million children playing online chess during the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]
Levy Rozman Scholarship Fund
In 2021, ChessKid worked with content creator Levy Rozman to launch the ‘Levy Rozman Scholarship Fund’.[12] The partnership saw ChessKid help Rozman allocate $100,000 to educational chess programs in United States schools, funds used to purchase supplies and fund tournament travel.[13]
Chess In Slums
In 2020, ChessKid formed a partnership with Chess In Slums Africa, a nonprofit organization founded by Tunde Onayoka.[14] Through their ‘Chess Across Borders’ initiative, Onoyoka has taught children to play chess in the Majidun Ikorodu in Lagos, Nigeria, and the children living under the Odoshi Underbridge. As a partner of Chess in Slums Africa, ChessKid has provided resources to aid initiatives. In an article published by The Times, Richard Assheton stated “the initiative has also had funding and learning materials from ChessKid".[15]
See also
References
- ↑ https://www.chess.com/about
- ↑ "Chess.com chooses Azul Zing to enhance real-time gaming experience". marketwired.com. 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
- ↑ "Chess.com Announces Growth Investment from General Atlantic". uk.finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ↑ Usborne, Simon (2020-11-16). "How to raise an alpha kid: the super-rich parent's guide to chess". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ "Online chess platform arrives in India". The Indian Express. 2019-07-12. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ Pein, Malcolm (2020-04-24). "This excellent free site will teach your child to play chess during lockdown". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ "Klein, Mike". ratings.fide.com. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ "Teach your kids how to play chess—even if you don't know how to". Popular Science. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ↑ "ICA Offers Free ChessKid Gold Upgrade to K-12 Members". web.archive.org. 2018-09-05. Archived from the original on 2018-09-05. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ Mararike, Shingi. "Chess charity wants a million kids on board". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ Pein, Malcolm (2020-04-24). "This excellent free site will teach your child to play chess during lockdown". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ "Streamer Sensation Levy Rozman Announces Winners of $100,000 Chess Grant Program". uk.finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ↑ "Who is Levy Rozman? This IM is teaching chess to the world". WIN.gg. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
- ↑ "Meet the Amazing Activist Using Chess to Redefine Education for African Children". Global Citizen. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ↑ Lagos, Richard Assheton. "Chess charity turns slum children into kings". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
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