Play chess online with friends — no signup

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Private online chess

Play chess online,
privately.

Create a private game, share one secure link, and play with a friend—or challenge the computer. No account, lobby, ads, or ratings.

Play instantly One-time invite Server-verified moves

Create a game

Online chess, without the noise

One board. Two simple ways to play.

Chessdox is a free browser chess game built for a quick private match. Start immediately, choose your clock and color, and keep the focus on the board.

Play chess online with friends

Create a private room and send one secure invite link. Your friend joins directly in the browser—there is no account, public lobby, or installation.

Create a private game

Play chess against the computer

Choose from four strengths, pick your side, and play a complete legal game. The Chessdox computer runs on the server, so it works on phones, tablets, and desktops.

Challenge the computer

Private by design

Games are shared by a one-time invite instead of a public profile. Moves are validated by the server, and finished games can be downloaded as PGN.

How Chessdox works

Fresh from Replay Lab

Recent games, ready to replay.

Step through complete, server-verified computer games move by move.

Explore all public replays
  1. 01

    Choose your game

    Play a friend or the computer, then set the clock and color.

  2. 02

    Open the board

    Start instantly. For a friend match, share the private invite link.

  3. 03

    Make the first move

    Play real-time chess with legal moves, clocks, draw rules, and PGN export.

Can I play chess online without an account?
Yes. Enter a name if you want, choose the game settings, and start. No email or registration is required.

How do I invite a friend?
Create a game against another player and share the generated one-time invite link with that person.

Can I play against a computer?
Yes. Select Computer, choose one of four strengths, then choose your clock and preferred color.

Does Chessdox work on mobile?
Yes. The board and controls are designed for modern mobile, tablet, and desktop browsers.