Play Chess with a Friend
Create a public or private room, then invite a friend with a share link or room code. You can also browse the lobby to join an open room or watch a game already in progress on the 8×8 board.
Create a room
Choose a room type, then invite a friend with the link or room code.
Public rooms use a shorter code and appear in the lobby for anyone to join.
Join a room
Paste a friend's share link or enter a room code. A waiting room seats you; a game already in progress opens as a spectator.
Leaving does not close the room. The host can re-enter from Your rooms in the lobby, or close the room. If everyone disconnects, the room expires after about 20 minutes. Room codes are only for this match and do not store personal information.
Public room lobby
The lobby lists rooms waiting for a player, and games already in progress. Rooms you created are listed separately: Enter room on top, Close room underneath. Watch is only for other people's games that have already started.
Your rooms (0)
These are rooms you opened that are still open. Enter room puts you back in your seat. Close room below it dissolves the room at once.
Waiting (0)
In play (0)
These seats are full. Room codes are not listed. Watch to follow the board; you cannot move.
Creating public room…
Assigning your room code. Please wait.
Public room created
Send the link or room code to a friend. The game starts when they join.
You play White and move first; your opponent plays Black. This setting will be used when they join.
Connection interrupted. Reconnecting…
Join a room
A shared room was found. Confirm to connect, or change the room code first.
Entering the room…
Connecting to room . Please wait.
Connection interrupted. Reconnecting…
Your opponent left the room
They disconnected. Return to the lobby to create or join another room.
Connection failed
This room was not found. Check the room code or link, or try again if the room has closed.
Play Chess with a Friend
A room is a link, not an account
Create a public or private chess room, send the URL, and sit down on an 8x8 board. You can also browse the lobby, re-enter a room you opened, or watch a game already in progress.
Invite with a link or a room code
Public rooms appear in the lobby with a short code. Private rooms stay off the list; only people with the link or code can join. Neither kind asks for an email or a password.
Play, leave, or watch
The host chooses White or Black before the second player sits. After the game starts you can resign, offer a draw, rematch, or leave and come back. A full room can still be watched from the lobby.
Not a rating lobby
Moves are relayed inside the room so both boards stay in sync. There is no ranking list and no saved social profile. Close the tab when you are done.
Linkto sit down
8×8standard board
Lobbyfor public rooms
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