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Top rated

  1. 1mart5002056
  2. 2TedLaRevanche1955
  3. 3Stitchizz1781
  4. 4Hatterman1767
  5. 5Cyrus1742
  6. 6ProSword1742
  7. 7ON301719
  8. 8ClimbingTheRanksSlowly1678

Top countries

  1. India205
  2. United States182
  3. Brazil87
  4. France82
  5. Germany76
  6. Morocco74

Play chess face to face

ChessChat app pairs you with a real person over live video. Get matched in seconds, say hi, pick a speed together, and play.

Find someone randomor join a lobbyFree · No download · Works in your browser
  • Live video chat while you play
  • Matched with a real opponent in seconds
  • Rated games: bullet, blitz or rapid

Most wins

  1. 1ProSword139
  2. 2Hatterman63
  3. 3lydia47
  4. 4Moichuks42
  5. 5Khan39
  6. 6Kaii27
  7. 7xdxo26
  8. 8DOOMSDAY25

When we’re busiest

your time

Peak time is around 3pm. Show up then and you’ll be paired in seconds.

ChessChat Five & Furious

finished
  1. 1Immafwog412-1-042
  2. 2ProSword11-1-036
  3. 3Chess_2538-2-124
  4. 4Moichuks6-3-119
  5. 5Andy407-6-016

ChessChat Casual Blitz

  1. 1Hatterman40
  2. 2Moichuks30
  3. 3ProSword28

ChessChat Weekly Blitz #3

  1. 1BRAZENBOY8
  2. 2lydia6
  3. 3Hatterman4

ChessChat Open #1

  1. 1lior11
  2. 2bagarre3
  3. 3ertence_emre2

How ChessChat app works

  1. Get matched in seconds

    Hit play and we pair you with a real person looking for a game right now, matched by rating, so it’s a fair fight.

  2. Say hi, face to face

    Your webcams connect over live video the moment you’re paired. It’s chess with a human on the other side, not a username.

  3. Pick a speed and play

    Agree on bullet, blitz, or rapid together, then play a rated game. Rematch, find someone new, or head back whenever you like.

Frequently asked questions

Is ChessChat app free?

Yes. ChessChat app is completely free to play, with no download and no subscription. It runs right in your browser on desktop and mobile.

Do I need a webcam?

Yes. ChessChat app is chess face to face, and the camera is how that works. If someone walks into the room you can switch it off for a moment and switch it back on, but playing with it off, or game after game without it, breaches the guidelines. The microphone is optional and has its own toggle.

Who will I play against?

Real people, matched to your skill. ChessChat app pairs you with another human looking for a game, using a Glicko-2 rating so your opponent is close to your level.

What time controls can I play?

Bullet, blitz, and rapid. After you're paired, you and your opponent agree on a speed together before the game begins.

Are the games rated?

Yes. Every game updates your Glicko-2 rating, so you can track your progress and get matched with players around your strength.

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