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Free online chess with friends
No sign-up, no paywall, no queue. Create a board, send your friend the link and play — the clocks and moves sync live for both of you, in any modern browser.
- Completely free and account-free
- Works in the browser on phone, tablet and desktop
- Games are saved, so you can leave and come back
- Light and dark board themes
- Accessible board: keyboard navigation and screen-reader labels
Nothing to sign up for
You do not create an account, hand over an email or pick a password. A local profile keeps your name and preferences on your own device, and the game itself only needs the invite link.
Real-time, both ways
Moves, clocks and the Your turn marker update on both boards without a page refresh. Pick from bullet, blitz and rapid time controls, or play with no clock when you are in no hurry.
Playable by everyone
The board supports keyboard navigation with arrow keys, a high-contrast focus ring, and screen-reader labels for every square, alongside tap and drag input on touch screens.
Frequently asked questions
- Is online chess with friends really free here?
- Yes. There is no paid tier, no account and no email required — open the lobby, create a board and share the invite.
- Do both players need the app installed?
- No. The invite link opens in any modern browser. Installing it to the home screen is optional and just makes it launch full screen.
- What happens if we stop mid-game?
- The board and the clocks are stored server-side, so the game is still there when either of you comes back. Active boards are listed on the home screen.
Ready to play?
Pick a time control, choose your colour and send the invite — your friend joins straight from the link.
Go to the lobby