A chess app that opens instantly and gets out of the way

Play the computer or pass-and-play with no account and no network. Sign in to play rated games online with clocks, ratings and a leaderboard.

No lessons, no puzzles, no notifications. Just chess.

Eight boards. Your pick.

Every board carries the same detailed pieces — pick the one you want to play on, from warm Ember to slate Midnight, real wood, marble and more.