Play with friends on ChessKid
To play Fast or Slow chess against a friend on ChessKid, you both need to be connected as friends. Either you or your friend can send a friend request, but it must be accepted or the other person must send one back. Once the request is accepted, the friendship link is established. Follow the steps below to send a friend request:
How to add friends
From your kid account, click on 'Connect' from the home page, and select 'Friends.'
Use the 'Search Friends' area to find your friend by typing their username. Click the three horizontal lines next to their name and select 'Add to Friends' to send a friend request.
How to play a Fast Chess game with a friend
Once you and your friend have sent and accepted each other's Friend Requests, you'll appear in each other's Friends list. To start a game, both of you must be logged in, online, and on the Fast Chess page at the same time.
When you're both online in Fast Chess, follow these steps to start a game:
Click 'Play' and select 'Play vs. Kid' from the options.
Click on the 'Friends' icon (the one that looks like a person) in the panel on the right. If your friend is online and you’ve both accepted each other’s friend requests, they will appear here.
Click the 'Play' icon next to their name to start a game.
How to play Slow Chess with a friend
A Slow Chess game can last several days. To play with a friend, follow these steps:
From your Kid account, click 'Play' on the left-hand menu and select 'Slow Chess.'
On the Slow Chess page, use the dropdown next to the board to select the type of game or opening you want to play.
If you want to play an unrated game, make sure to check the 'Unrated' box under the drop-down.
Click 'Play' at the bottom of the page to start the game!
How do I play against an adult?
If you're a kid and want to play against an adult, that adult must be listed as a Guardian on your ChessKid account. Once they are added as a Guardian, you'll be able to connect and play with them.
Check out this article to read more about guardianship on ChessKid: How to connect to my kid through guardianship