Adventures for kids
Bright levels and engaging tasks for a fun way to learn chess.
Ages 3 to 7
Chess for kids as a fun adventure
Fenomen is an exciting mobile and web game that helps children aged 3 to 7 learn to play chess in a playful way.
Everything in one game
Learning, practice and play — built so a child wants to come back tomorrow.
Play with a coach
The app supports lessons on an interactive board and progress tracking.
Room decoration
Helps develop imagination and makes the gameplay even more exciting.
Chess online
Play with friends or other players from around the world.
Chess against the computer
Practice at your own pace.
Access from any device
PC, tablet, smartphone.
Chess lessons for children from experienced teachers
The game was developed by a team of experienced teachers from the Fenomen chess school, who have taught more than 1,500 children. We combined a teaching methodology with a game format so that every child falls in love with chess from the very first lessons.
- 1500+
- children taught
- 3–7
- years old
- 100%
- free to start
Start playing right now — for free
Launch the game right in your browser — no installation needed.
Play onlinePlay chess right here
Or take the game with you
Learn chess anytime, wherever you are.
Android 7.0 and above. Basic access is free.
Questions from parents
How do you teach a child to play chess?
Start with one piece at a time and turn every rule into a small game. In Fenomen a child learns how each piece moves through short tasks: the piece collects sweets, carrots and stars and avoids the animals on the board. Step by step the child moves on to check, checkmate, castling and simple tactics.
At what age can a child start learning chess?
Fenomen is made for children aged 3 to 7. Tasks are short and rules are introduced one at a time, so even a preschooler can follow along, and parents see the progress on a separate screen.
Does my child need to know the rules already?
No. The game starts from zero: the board, how each piece moves, what check and checkmate are. Children who already know the basics simply move faster through the first levels.
Is Fenomen free?
It is free to start: the first worlds and lessons are available without payment. An optional Premium subscription unlocks all worlds (including the Castle and the Ice Island), all levels and all room decorations.