Free online chess
Play chess. Make your move.
Chess Arena is free online chess for everyone. Challenge the bot at five difficulty levels, find rated games in seconds, or play a match with a friend on the same device.
No account needed to play the bot or a local game.
Everything a chess player needs
Built for quick games and serious play alike.
Real time controls
Bullet, blitz, rapid and classical clocks with increments, just like tournament play.
Ratings & leaderboard
Climb the leaderboard and watch your rating grow game after game.
Friends & chat
Follow friends, get notified of challenges and chat during your games.
Make it yours
Pick a board theme, piece style and animations to suit your taste.
Ready to make your move?
Join Chess Arena and play your first game in seconds — the clock is running.