Playing Platform
Play chess games against other people online.
Lichess
Free, open-source online chess platform with zero ads, zero paywalls, and a full suite of play and training tools.
Chess.com
The world's largest chess platform, offering play, tactics, courses, game analysis, and live event coverage for all levels.
ChessKid
Safe, kid-friendly chess platform from Chess.com with games, puzzles, videos, and lessons designed for children.
Internet Chess Club
One of the oldest online chess servers, historically the home of top grandmasters playing online, now part of Chess.com.
PyChess
Free, open-source online chess server supporting over 60 chess variants alongside standard chess.
PlayStrategy
Open-source strategy game server supporting chess variants alongside draughts, Go, Backgammon, Othello, and more.
Free Chess Club
Web interface for the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS), one of the original free online chess servers.
SparkChess
Browser-based chess game with polished visuals, a strong AI opponent, and beginner-friendly learning features.
Chessiverse
Indie chess platform focused on play against bots of varied personalities and styles, with minimal setup.
Immortal.game
Online chess platform with a unique collectible game system where your best games become tradeable digital assets.
Square Off
Smart robotic chess board where the pieces move on their own in response to your opponent's online moves.
Red Hot Pawn
Correspondence chess server with a large community, team events, and a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Caissa
Correspondence chess platform with online play, tournament hosting, and a growing suite of chess analysis tools.