Stop renting your kids' educational apps.

Welcome to RankUp Chess. A premium, 100% offline chess academy designed for kids. Free to play forever — no trial clock, no lockout, no ads. One optional payment unlocks the complete academy. And absolutely no data harvesting. Just pure chess.

Download Free Windows · v0.10.0 · free forever Download for macOS macOS 12+ · v0.10.0 · free forever

Current release v0.10.0 on Windows and macOS. iPhone and iPad are on v0.9.0 and Android is on v0.9.0, with 0.10.0 on its way.

The Windows installer isn't code-signed yet, so the first time you run it Windows may say “Windows protected your PC”. Choose More info, then Run anyway.

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RankUp Chess on macOS: Home, with Today’s Adventure, the week’s theme and the Play AI and Pass & Play tiles RankUp Chess on macOS: the adventure map, with Rook asking where to next and the next lands to explore RankUp Chess on macOS: a voiced lesson on kingside castling, with Rook explaining the move

RankUp Chess key facts

What it is
An offline chess academy designed for kids, from absolute beginner to tournament ready: 6,000+ puzzles, 10 AI strength levels (Level 1 Beginner, 400 Elo, up to Level 10 World Class, 2400 Elo) and interactive lessons.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, iPhone and iPad (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
Price
Free to play forever, with no trial clock and no lockout. One optional one-time payment unlocks the complete academy; it is priced per platform in the pricing section below.
Subscription and ads
No subscription, no renewal and no ads.
Offline and privacy
100% offline, local-first gameplay. No central servers, no chat rooms and no data harvesting.
Parents
A Parental Gate locks sensitive settings, profile resets and the premium upgrade screen behind a parental PIN, while kids can launch the app and start a game in seconds.

The Subscription Trap is Over.

Most modern kids' apps are built to drain your wallet with $50/year subscriptions while secretly harvesting your child's data in the cloud.

We built RankUp Chess to be the ultimate subscription-free alternative to legacy chess giants. Every feature is designed to help your child master the game — from absolute beginner to tournament ready — while keeping them in a completely closed, 100% offline environment. Zero stress. Total control.

See RankUp Chess in Action.

A full chess academy on your phone — running entirely on your device, no internet needed.

RankUp Chess: Learn chess on a fun adventure. The adventure map, with Rook the friendly talking chess piece RankUp Chess: Rook reads every lesson out loud. A voiced lesson on kingside castling, one of 61 lessons in 8 lands RankUp Chess: No ads. No chat. Just chess. Up to 8 family profiles on one device, with no accounts RankUp Chess: Friendly bots that grow with you. Ten computer opponents, from Pip the Pawn (400) to a 2400 expert RankUp Chess: Small daily goals, big progress. Today’s Adventure on the home screen, with streaks and ranks RankUp Chess: Over 6,000 puzzles to solve. Puzzle islands by theme, Puzzle Dash and a Mate-in-1 Marathon RankUp Chess: A certificate for every land you finish, to save or share RankUp Chess: See the progress every week. The grown-ups’ weekly report: minutes played, lessons finished and skills practised RankUp Chess: A fresh puzzle every day. The Daily Challenge, with hints that teach the idea RankUp Chess: Chess with a twist. Pawn Wars, King of the Hill and family club tournaments

And the same academy on your Mac.

A native macOS app with the same built-in chess engine — one purchase, no subscription, still entirely offline.

RankUp Chess on macOS: the adventure map, 61 lessons across 8 lands RankUp Chess on macOS: Rook introduces today’s lesson RankUp Chess on macOS: a voiced lesson on kingside castling RankUp Chess on macOS: Home, with Today’s Adventure and three short goals a day RankUp Chess on macOS: ten computer opponents with personalities, from Pip the Pawn (400 Elo) RankUp Chess on macOS: the board gallery, seven board themes each led by its signature piece; Treehouse, Classic and Coral Reef are free and the others are marked Premium RankUp Chess on macOS: the Puzzle Library, with puzzle islands, Puzzle Dash and the Mate-in-1 Marathon RankUp Chess on macOS: the Daily Challenge, with hints RankUp Chess on macOS: family profiles and the family’s week RankUp Chess on macOS: the grown-ups’ weekly report for a child RankUp Chess on macOS: a certificate for finishing a land RankUp Chess on macOS: Opening Adventures, learning real openings move by move RankUp Chess on macOS: fun games, Pawn Wars and King of the Hill

Everything They Need.
Nothing They Don't.

Free Forever. Pay Once for Everything.

Playing chess is free, forever — no trial clock, no lockout. When your child is ready for more, a single one-time payment unlocks the complete academy. No subscription, no renewal, ever.

The "Fort Knox" Privacy Architecture

100% offline, local-first gameplay. We have no central servers, no chat rooms, and literally cannot track your child. The safest digital environment possible.

6,000+ Tactical Puzzles

A massive, built-in library of brain-teasing puzzles. From simple mate-in-ones to advanced middle-game strategies, your child will never run out of challenges.

10-Tier AI Engine

Practice against an adaptive AI. Start at Level 1 (Beginner — 400 Elo) and work up to Level 10 (World Class — 2400 Elo) as your child's skills grow.

The "Zero-Friction" Learn Module

An interactive, completely distraction-free learning environment. Master piece movements, castling, and advanced tactics without needing an internet connection.

Seven Board Worlds

Every board is a little world with its own pieces, sounds and effects: a treehouse, a classic tournament board, a coral reef, folded paper, a starship, a castle and a fossil dig. Treehouse, Classic and Coral Reef are free; the other four come with Premium. Tap Shuffle to try another mid-game.

Advanced Coach's Dashboard

Review past games with instant replays and track concrete metrics to measure your child's improvement over time.

Built for Kids,
Controlled by Parents.

Total Peace of Mind.

We built RankUp Chess with a strict Parental Gate system. Kids can launch the app and jump into a game in seconds with zero friction. Meanwhile, sensitive settings, profile resets, and the premium upgrade screen are locked safely behind a parental pin.

Let them learn, play, and make mistakes — without worrying about what they might click on.

RankUp Chess: the grown-ups’ weekly report for a child, with time played, a suggested next step, conversation prompts and goals

Free to Play, Forever.

The core game is free for life — play the beginner-friendly AI levels, Pass & Play with family, take on 3 Daily Challenges every day, and learn the basics with the first curriculum chapter. Progress, achievements, settings, and parental controls are always free. No trial clock. No lockout. No ads.

Optional One-Time Purchase

Unlock the Complete Academy

One payment, one time, unlocks everything else — the full 6,000+ puzzle library, all 10 AI strength levels, the complete curriculum, and engine-powered game review. We will never charge you a recurring subscription.

Windows $14.99 one-time · up to 3 devices
macOS $19.99 one-time · up to 3 devices
Android $7.99 one-time · via Google Play
iOS $11.99 one-time · via the App Store
  • ✓ Full 6,000+ Puzzle Library
  • ✓ All 10 AI Levels (up to 2400 Elo)
  • ✓ Complete Curriculum & Skill Tree
  • ✓ Engine Game Review & Opening Explorer
  • ✓ Every Time Control & Unlimited Daily Challenges
  • ✓ Four Premium Board Themes (three more are free)
  • ✓ All v1.x Updates Included
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Free to play forever on every platform. No credit card, no trial clock, no account required.

Windows may show a SmartScreen warning the first time, because the installer isn't code-signed yet: choose More info, then Run anyway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does RankUp Chess work offline?

Yes. RankUp Chess is a 100% offline chess academy: playing, puzzles and lessons run on your device without an internet connection. It has no central servers and no chat rooms.

Is RankUp Chess made for kids?

Yes. It is an offline chess academy designed for kids, from absolute beginner to tournament ready. A Parental Gate locks sensitive settings, profile resets and the premium upgrade screen behind a parental PIN, while kids can launch the app and jump into a game in seconds.

Is RankUp Chess free to play?

Yes. Playing chess is free forever, with no trial clock and no lockout, on every platform. The free core includes the beginner-friendly AI levels, Pass & Play with family, 3 Daily Challenges every day and the first curriculum chapter. Progress, achievements, settings and parental controls are always free.

Is there a subscription, and what does the one-time payment unlock?

There is no subscription and no renewal. One optional one-time payment unlocks the rest of the academy: the full 6,000+ puzzle library, all 10 AI strength levels, the complete curriculum and engine-powered game review, with all v1.x updates included.

Does RankUp Chess have ads or collect my child's data?

No ads, and no data harvesting. RankUp Chess has no central servers and no chat rooms, so it cannot track your child.

How many puzzles and AI levels does RankUp Chess have?

More than 6,000 puzzles, from simple mate-in-ones to advanced middle-game strategies, and 10 AI strength levels, from Level 1 (Beginner, 400 Elo) to Level 10 (World Class, 2400 Elo), plus interactive lessons.

The Chess Academy They Deserve.

No subscriptions. No data harvesting. No internet required. Just pure, premium chess education — owned by you, forever.

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