Challenge a bot, match with a human, or jump into a live game. The board is ready.
Choose your opponent's strength. From a gentle 600-ELO guide to a crushing 2400-ELO engine. No pressure, full analysis after.
Free tier: unlimited bot play at 600–1000 ELO. Premium unlocks all opponents + post-game analysis.
Real-time rated games against players matched to your skill level. Every result updates your BRICHESS rating.
Let the system find you a matched opponent automatically.
Sign in to play rated games and appear on the leaderboard.
1-2 minutes per side. Pure instinct. High-octane and addictive.
3-5 minutes per side. The most popular format. Fast enough to be fun, slow enough to think.
10-30 minutes per side. Proper chess. Time to calculate, plan, and execute.
Play one move per day. Perfect for deep analysis and studying each position thoroughly.