Chess with real human presence

Play chess face-to-face with real people.

Find someone to play or invite a friend. See their reactions, talk during the game, and connect with players you would like to play again.

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The social chess loop

Play someone new. Play them again later.

A good game does not have to end with a disconnected board. Turn one enjoyable match into the next one.

1

Find a player

Get matched with someone who wants to play right now.

2

Play face-to-face

Chess, camera, voice, clocks and reactions share one room.

3

Connect if you clicked

Enjoyed the game? Connect so you can find each other again.

4

Challenge them later

See who is online and invite a connection back for another game.

Why video chess

The board shows the moves. The camera shows the moment.

A raised eyebrow, a laugh after a blunder, or a quick conversation after checkmate makes online chess feel human again.

See real reactions

The person remains visible without pushing the board out of focus.

Talk naturally

Voice brings conversation and post-game analysis into the room.

Remember the person

Connect after a good match instead of losing an enjoyable opponent.

Play your way

Meet someone new or bring someone you know.

Find a random opponent

Get paired with another player ready for a relaxed face-to-face game.

Start matchmaking

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Discover people to play.

Every profile belongs to another person across the board.

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Your next opponent is already out there.

Come for a game. Stay for the people you enjoy playing.

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