Chess Online
Real chess. Real friend. Full 3D board.
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About Chess Online
Chess Online lets you play a proper game of chess with anyone, anywhere, in seconds — on the same gorgeous 3D board as our single-player chess, complete with a dusk garden setting, animated piece glides, capture animations, and an orbitable camera. Create a free room and send your friend the 4-letter code or invite link; the board appears on both screens the moment they join and every move syncs live. It's real chess with complete rules: castling, en passant, pawn promotion, check and checkmate detection, stalemate and draw rules. Legal moves light up when you pick up a piece, captured pieces rest beside the board, the last move stays marked, black automatically views the board from their own side, and the full move list with PGN export is there for post-game analysis. Resign, rematch with swapped colors, and fire emoji reactions mid-game. Free, no sign-up, works on any device.
How to play Chess Online
- 1Enter a name and create a room — you'll get a 4-letter code.
- 2Send the code or invite link to a friend; the game starts when they join.
- 3Tap a piece to see its legal moves, then tap a highlighted square.
- 4White moves first; colors swap every rematch.
- 5Checkmate your opponent's king to win — or force a resignation.
Tips & strategy
- Control the center early with pawns and knights.
- Castle before move ten to tuck your king to safety.
- Watch the captured-piece trays to judge who's ahead on material.
- Don't rush — the board waits, and there's no move timer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play chess online with a friend for free?
Create a room to get a short code, send your friend the code or invite link, and the live board opens for both of you instantly — free, no accounts, no downloads.
Does it support castling, en passant, and promotion?
Yes — it's a complete chess implementation. Castling, en passant, pawn promotion (auto-queen), check, checkmate, stalemate, and draw rules are all enforced.
Can we play on different devices?
Yes. Phone vs laptop, tablet vs desktop — any two modern browsers anywhere in the world can play together.
Is there a move timer?
No — games are untimed, so you can play casually. If your opponent leaves, you'll see it immediately.