Chess with webcam reactions
See the thinking, pauses, smiles, and tension that normal online chess hides.
Video chess platform
Video chess for real face-to-face games online.
Meet someone new or bring someone you know. ChessTV combines a live board, camera, voice, chat, clocks, rematches, and game history so online chess carries the reactions and emotion of sharing a real table.
You
Camera and voice on
New opponent
A real person across the board
The chessboard remains the center. Live video appears as compact player avatars, so the game feels personal without becoming a video meeting.
Meet real opponents
Join random matchmaking, play face-to-face, and turn an enjoyable game into a Connection.
Rematches and room history
Play sequential games with clocks, colors, PGN downloads, stats, and history in the same room.
How video chess works
Meet, play, react, and connect around one board.
Start with random matchmaking when you want to meet someone new, or open a private room when you already know your opponent. In both cases the chessboard, clock, camera, microphone, chat, and match history stay together, and a good random game can become a Connection for later.
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Find someone new
Enter random matchmaking and meet another adult-confirmed player who wants a face-to-face game.
2
Play with real presence
Use voice and optional live video while the board and clocks remain central.
3
Connect after the game
Enjoyed the match? Send a Connection request so the opponent does not disappear into a username list.
4
Challenge them again
See when a connection is online and invite them back for another game.
Common questions
What is video chess?
Video chess is online chess played with live camera or voice, so players can see and hear each other while using a real chessboard and clock.
Does ChessTV upload or store my video?
ChessTV transmits live media for the room experience and does not routinely record or store complete sessions. If a player submits a safety report, one limited still frame of the reported player may be stored as restricted moderation evidence.
Who can use random video matchmaking?
Random video matchmaking is available to users who complete the one-time self-declared confirmation that they are 18 or older. Private rooms are not subject to that specific confirmation.
Can I play video chess with someone new?
Yes. Random video matchmaking pairs eligible adult-confirmed users for a face-to-face game. You can connect afterward if you both want to play again.