thechess
Play live chess against opponents worldwide. Climb the rating ladder from Bronze to Grandmaster. Solve puzzles. Learn the openings. Earn XP.
Puzzle of the Day
A easy back rank puzzle.
This puzzle tests the back rank motif. Find the move that exploits the key weakness.
Everything you need to play
Real-time chess with matchmaking by rating. Resign, draw, or fight to the last move.
Three difficulty levels powered by minimax + alpha-beta pruning. Or pass-and-play with a friend.
12 curated puzzles covering forks, pins, skewers, back-rank mates, and discovered attacks.
Original lessons plus an explorer with 8 classic openings. Learn the ideas for both sides.
Load any FEN, move pieces freely for both colors, undo/redo, and explore variations.
Climb the global ladder. Track your rating, XP, level, and game history on your profile.
Climb the Ladder
Every game updates your Elo rating. Ascend from Bronze to Grandmaster. Click a rung to see details.
Win ranked games to climb. Lose and you drop. Every match counts.