Play friends with a link
Create a challenge link and send it by text, WhatsApp or chat. Your friend opens it, signs up in seconds and the game starts.
Play chess online. Free, friendly, for everyone.
Challenge a friend with one link, play the computer at 8 levels, solve the daily puzzle and learn as you go. Runs in your browser, no download.
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Play the computer
Eight levels powered by Stockfish, from gentle beginner moves to master strength.
Daily chess puzzle
Today: White to move, rated 1571. Thousands more rated puzzles from the open Lichess puzzle database.
Learn chess
Interactive lessons on how the pieces move, forks, checkmate patterns, openings and endgames.
Review your games
An analysis board with engine lines and move-by-move review after every game.
Made for kids too
Kid mode hides coins, uses friendlier words and keeps everything simple and safe.
Questions
Is ChessApp free?
Yes. Live games, games against the computer, the daily puzzle, lessons and four board themes are free. Premium ($1/month or $5/year) adds unlimited puzzles, deeper analysis, all courses and extra themes.
Do I need to download anything?
No. ChessApp runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone.
Can I play with a friend?
Yes. Create a challenge link, send it to a friend, and the game starts as soon as they open it and sign up (it takes seconds).
Is ChessApp good for kids and beginners?
Yes. There are step-by-step lessons, gentle computer levels, hints in puzzles and a Kid mode that hides coins and uses friendlier wording.
Are ChessApp coins real money?
No. Coins are play money only. They have no cash value and can never be bought, sold, transferred or withdrawn. ChessApp is not a gambling site.