Three robots
Bipbip is a beginner like your child, Robix thinks a little, Titan is the champion.
iPhone and iPad app · Ages 6 to 11
Chess for kids.
Against a funny robot or with two players on the same iPad. Possible moves light up, you can undo and ask for a hint: kids learn by playing.
Coming soon to the App Store
Play online for free
Everything to get started
No need to know the rules: tap a piece, and the app shows where it can go.
Two players
Face to face on an iPad lying flat: the black pieces turn toward the other player.
My pieces
Animals, dinosaurs, robots, space, knights: play with your favorite characters.
Learn
The guide explains each piece in a sentence a 7-year-old can read.
Premium, one purchase
The free version includes the three robots, two-player mode, the guide, and one profile. Premium adds:
- five character packs
- the workshop, to make your own pieces from an idea or a photo
- a profile for each child
- the full game history
One-time purchasepay once, no subscription
For parents
CavalMate is made for kids. Nothing leaves the iPhone or iPad.
- No account, no ads, no tracking
- No server: profiles and games stay on the device
- A parental gate before every purchase
- All the real rules: castling, en passant, promotion, stalemate
Questions
What age is it for?
CavalMate is designed for kids ages 6 to 11. Younger kids do great with an adult next to them.
Can you play without the app?
Yes: cavalmate.com/en/play offers a free game in the browser, against the three robots or with two players. No account, and nothing is saved: closing the page forgets the game.
Does it need an internet connection?
No. Everything works offline, except buying Premium, which goes through the App Store.
Is Premium a subscription?
No. It's a one-time purchase that never renews.
Which languages?
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. The app follows the language of the iPhone or iPad.