Play chess online for Gold, Silver and Bronze
Enter a scheduled tournament, get your pairing and time slot for every round, and play from any phone or computer. Top three win the prizes. Fair-play checked before every payout.
Challenge a friend
Send a link on WhatsApp and play on any phone or computer.
PracticePlay the computer
Stockfish at 8 levels, with hints and coach lights.
TrainPuzzles & lessons
Rated puzzles, Puzzle Rush and a beginner course. Progress saved to your account.
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Pick an event and confirm your entry. Under-18s need a parent's approval for prize events.
When registration closes, the draw pairs players and gives each round a fixed time slot.
Open your board at your slot. If you don't move within 5 minutes, you lose that game.
Gold, Silver and Bronze go to the top three after tiebreaks, paid after a fair-play review.
Questions players ask
Is it free to play?
Yes. Playing friends, playing the computer, puzzles, lessons and our free-entry tournaments cost nothing.
How do online chess tournaments work here?
Register for an event, and when registration closes the draw pairs players and gives every round a fixed time slot. Play each round from any phone or computer. The top three after tiebreaks win Gold, Silver and Bronze prizes.
Can I play chess with a friend online?
Yes. Create a challenge, send the link on WhatsApp or any app, and your friend joins from their own phone or computer. No download needed.
Can children play?
Yes. Players under 18 can play and learn; for prize tournaments a parent or guardian approves the account by email.
How are prizes paid and is play fair?
Every winner's games get a fair-play review before payment. Prizes are paid to the winner's UPI or bank account after tax (TDS) is deducted, as Indian law requires.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Everything runs in your browser. On a phone you can add the site to your home screen to open it like an app.