ChessMessGetting started with ChessMess
What ChessMess is, what's free (everything), and how to play your first game against a bot, a friend or the coach in under a minute.
ChessMess is a free chess website. You can play bots of every strength, play friends with a link, get feedback from a coach while you play, and review every game with Stockfish 19 — with no ads, no paywall and no trial.
Your first game in three clicks
- Open Play and pick a mode.
- Choose an opponent and a time control (or "No clock" to take your time).
- Make your first move. That's it — no sign-up needed.
What you can do
| Mode | What it is | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Bots | 19 characters from 250 to 3200 rating, plus an adaptive bot | Play a bot |
| Coach | Move-by-move feedback, hints, threat arrows and takebacks | Play with Coach |
| Friends | Invite by link, 6-digit code or QR code | Play a friend |
| Online | Rated games at your level, from bullet to classical | Play online |
| Pass & play | Two players on one screen | Pass & play |
| Analysis | Stockfish 19 with multiple lines, PGN and FEN | Analysis board |
Do I need an account?
No. As a guest, your games, settings and progress are saved in your browser. A free account adds:
- every world, board and piece set (guests get a selection),
- your games and reviews on every device,
- a unique @handle so friends can find and challenge you,
- an online rating that follows you.
Accounts are free and stay free. Your guest games come with you when you sign up.
Next steps
- Play against bots — find the right opponent for your level.
- Coach mode — learn while you play.
- Game Review — understand every game you finish.
Play free now — no sign-up needed