Play the computer – 11 levels
From a gentle Beginner to a tough Master. Hints, undo and a move-by-move game review help you improve.
You're invited to a game of chess! ♟
Your friend is waiting in a private room on Chess King. Open the app to sit down at the board.
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No app yet? Install Chess King, then open this link again – or go to Play With Friends → Join Room and type the code.
Free chess game · Android & browser
Play chess free – online, offline & with friends
Beat the computer at 11 levels, challenge players online, invite a friend with one link, sharpen your tactics with checkmate puzzles and race the clock in Puzzle Rush. Every game moves your rating, from Bronze all the way to Master.
No sign-up to startWorks offline2D & 3D boards
Play chess against the computer right now
No download, no account. Pick a level, choose your colour and make your first move. Your games are saved in this browser.
The browser version plays offline modes: the computer at every level, two players on one device and puzzles. Online play, tournaments and friend rooms are in the Android app.
Everything you want from a chess app
Whether you are learning how the knight moves or chasing a Master rank, Chess King has a mode for today.
Online chess
Find an opponent in seconds. Choose 5-minute blitz, 10-minute rapid or classic games, and join tournaments.
Play with friends
Create a private room and send the link on WhatsApp. Your friend taps it and you are playing – or pass the phone for two players on one device.
Checkmate puzzles
More than 200 puzzles, from mate in 1 to mate in 4. Spot the winning combination and train your tactics.
Puzzle Rush
Three minutes, three mistakes. Solve as many as you can, beat your best score and climb the leaderboard.
Daily streak & missions
Three new missions every day pay free gems. Keep your streak alive for milestone rewards – a streak freeze saves a missed day.
Ratings, ranks & leaderboards
An Elo-style rating that moves with every game, six ranks to earn and Google Play Games leaderboards and achievements.
Beautiful boards
Switch between a realistic 3D board and a clean 2D board, and pick from ten board themes.
How to play chess with a friend online
Private rooms take less than a minute to set up. No usernames to search for.
Create a room
Open Chess King, tap Play With Friends and create a room. You get a short room code.
Send the invite link
Tap Invite a friend and share the link on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram or SMS.
Start playing
Your friend taps the link and lands in your room – no typing needed. The game starts as soon as you are both there.
Climb from Bronze to Master
Your rating rises when you beat stronger opponents and falls a little when you lose. It follows your account, so you keep it on a new phone.
BronzeSilverGold
PlatinumDiamondMaster
- Game review – see your accuracy, every best move and every mistake, then retry a position to find the better move.
- Share your wins – turn a victory, a rank or a Puzzle Rush score into a picture for your friends.
- Achievements – unlock Google Play Games achievements for levels and puzzles.
Chess for beginners and improving players
Chess is played by two players on a board of 64 squares. Each side starts with sixteen pieces – a king, a queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights and eight pawns – and the goal is to checkmate the opponent's king, trapping it so it cannot escape attack. Simple to learn and endless to master, it trains concentration, memory, planning and patience.
New to chess?
Start with the short tutorial in Chess King, which shows how every piece moves. Then play the computer on the Beginner level. When you are stuck, a hint shows a good move, and after the game the review explains which moves were best and which were mistakes. Daily missions and the streak give you a small, achievable goal each day – the easiest way to build a habit.
Want to get better?
Most games between club players are decided by tactics: forks, pins, skewers and mating attacks. Solving checkmate puzzles is the fastest way to learn to see them. Work through mate in 1 and mate in 2, then test your speed in Puzzle Rush. Raise the computer level as you win, play rated games online and use the review to find the moments where the game turned.
Play chess anywhere
Chess King works without an internet connection for games against the computer, two-player games on one phone and puzzles – perfect for a commute or a flight. When you are online, play people from around the world, join a tournament or invite a friend to a private room.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chess King free?
Yes. Chess King is free to download and play. Optional ads and an ad-free pass keep it free for everyone.
Can I play chess offline?
Yes. Games against the computer, two players on one device and the puzzles all work without an internet connection. Online games, tournaments and friend rooms need a connection.
How do I play chess with a friend?
Open Play With Friends, create a room and tap Invite a friend to send the link. When your friend opens the link, Chess King takes them straight into your room. They can also type the room code under Join Room.
What is Puzzle Rush?
Puzzle Rush gives you three minutes to solve as many checkmate puzzles as you can. Three wrong answers end the run. Puzzles start easy and get harder as you go.
How does the Chess King rating work?
Every rated game moves your Elo-style rating up or down depending on the result and the strength of your opponent. Your rating decides your rank: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Master.
Is Chess King good for beginners?
Yes. A short tutorial teaches how the pieces move, the easiest computer level is gentle, hints show a good move when you are stuck, and the game review explains your best moves and your mistakes.
Can I play on iPhone or a computer?
The app is for Android. On iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac or Linux you can play against the computer in your browser at play.chessking.in.
Ready for your next move?
Download Chess King free and start your daily streak today.