Chess games you can play free in your browser
11 games · Updated October 23, 2026 · Most played first
For a straight game of chess, Lichess has free online matches, Chessroom lets you play the computer at three levels or a friend on the same device, and Chess vs Computer has 12 levels. Chess Knightbound, King's Gambit and Shattermate are 3D boards: modeled pieces, a torchlit hall and glass pieces that shatter when taken.
Then there are the twists. Doodle Chess has you draw your own pieces, Spellbound Chess turns every capture into a spell duel, and Pinch Chess is played by pinching pieces in front of your webcam. Rulehouse is chess puzzles where every room changes the rules, and Pawnfall is a roguelike where chess pieces are your units.
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Project Endurance — Race the Rain
Rain, drift, nitro and a classical music radio, from golden hour to night. Many missions and cars to unlock.
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Play Chess Online - Chessroom
Play chess online for free with Chessroom. Challenge the computer at three levels or play 2 Players on one device,…
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Questions
- Can I play chess against a friend?
- Yes. Lichess has online matches, Chessroom has a 2 Players mode on one device, and King's Gambit lets you play a friend as well as the AI.
- Which ones play against the computer?
- Chessroom (three levels), Chess vs Computer (12 levels), Chess Knightbound, King's Gambit, Shattermate and Doodle Chess all have a computer opponent.
- Which ones work on a phone?
- Chessroom, Chess Knightbound and Doodle Chess play on phones. Pinch Chess needs a webcam.
- Are these games free?
- Yes. Every game here plays free in a browser tab. A few show ads or sell extras on their own sites.