Sagas instead of rule books. AI that matches the child's level. Class code instead of passwords. The Swedish chess program for ages 6–11.
The big chess platforms are built for serious players. Schackappen is built for kids who are learning.
Six sagas where the pieces are characters: The Forest, The Viking, The Dragon, The Bishop, The Queen, The King. Kids learn moves and tactics through story, not rule lists.
Stockfish is the world's strongest chess AI. Default: impossibly hard. We've throttled it so it adapts dynamically — never frustrating, never boring.
The student logs in with a code from the teacher — no email, no password, no parental consent form. Built for schools where kids shouldn't create accounts.
"Chess instruction shows a moderate positive effect on pupils' mathematics skills and overall cognitive ability."— Sala, Foley & Gobet (2017), Frontiers in Psychology
Schackappen aligns with Sweden's Lgr22 curriculum goals around problem solving and logical thinking. It builds on a Swedish tradition — the Swedish Chess Federation has run "Chess in school" as a national initiative since 1993.
Teacher portal with class codes. Student stats in real time. Unlimited students for a flat price. GDPR-compliant for schools.
For schools →Parent account + child. You follow the progress, the child plays. No ads, no in-app purchases, no push notifications. 29 SEK/month.
For families →30-day free trial · No lock-in · Cancel anytime
Preschool to grade 5 (about 6–11 years). The youngest use sagas and visual exercises; older kids use classic chess, puzzles and openings.
Yes. We only store first name and avatar for students. All data is stored in the EU. We sign data processing agreements with schools that need formal documentation.
No, never. No ads. No in-app purchases. No third-party cookies. No advertising pixels. Children are not a target to monetize.
Yes, after the first connection. The whole game is downloaded so the child can play without internet — perfect for bus rides and unstable school networks.