Play chess online, free
Play a live game against a real opponent, a daily game you can move in whenever you have a minute, or a practice bot at exactly your level. Everything on this page is free, with no card needed.
Live games against real people
Pick a time control and get paired with another player. Play ranked games to build your rating or casual games just for fun.
Daily games
Daily games give you time to think between moves, so you can play on your phone around school, work or family. You get a notification when it's your move.
Challenge a friend
Create a challenge and send the link to anyone. They can open it on any phone or computer and play you straight away.
Practice bots from 400 to 3000
Ten bots, from a gentle 400 to a 3000 that plays like a top engine. Each move you make gets live feedback, so you learn while you play.
Tournaments
Join arena and knockout tournaments, or create your own for your club, class or friends and share the link.
Review every game
After the game, open the review to see your best moves, your mistakes and what you should have played instead.
Is it really free to play chess here?
Yes. Live games, daily games, challenges, tournaments and practice bots are all free.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Play in any mobile browser, or install the Android app from Google Play.
Can I play against a friend?
Yes. Create a challenge, send the link, and the game starts when your friend opens it.