Play chess free. No sign-up.
Play the computer from Easy to Master (Stockfish), or pass the device to a friend. Then get free analysis of every move.
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Type your username and analyze any of your games with Stockfish, free. See your accuracy, blunders and the better moves.
Get better after every game
Learn the rules
New to chess? Set up the board, learn how every piece moves and the special moves, step by step.
Start learning →Openings
18 openings for White and Black, from the Italian Game to the Fried Liver Attack, with plans, traps and a practice mode.
Learn openings →Tactics puzzles
28 tactics, from forks and pins to the windmill and the Greek gift. Find the winning move.
Solve puzzles →Endgames
Practice the basic checkmates against the computer until you can finish any winning game.
Practice endgames →Puzzle of the day
White to move. The black king and rook are on the same side of the board. Can you win the rook?
Tap or drag the right piece. If you get stuck, press Hint.
New to chess? Start with these five rules
- Fight for the center. Pawns on e4, d4, e5 or d5 give your pieces room.
- Develop your knights and bishops in the first few moves.
- Castle early to keep your king safe. It's so important we named the site after it.
- Don't bring your queen out too early, or she'll get chased around.
- Before every move, check what your opponent is attacking.
Brand new? First learn how to set up the board. Want the full rules? Read how to play chess. Ready for openings? Start with the best openings for beginners.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. You can play as many games as you like without an account. The site is supported by ads.
How strong is the computer?
Easy makes mistakes and is good for beginners. Medium plays sensible chess. Hard looks several moves ahead and punishes blunders. Master is Stockfish 19 lite, a world-class engine that's stronger than any human player.
Can I play against a friend?
Yes. Choose "vs Friend" and take turns on the same phone, tablet or computer.
Is there a free game analysis?
Yes. After any game, press Analyze game. Every move gets a label (best, strong, inaccuracy, mistake, blunder and more), you see your accuracy, an advantage graph, and the better move whenever you went wrong. The analysis is done by Stockfish 19 lite, running in your browser, so it's free and unlimited.
Will my game be saved?
Your current game is saved in your own browser, so you can come back and continue. Nothing is sent to us.