♟️ DM-chess
Play chess with a colleague—right from your DMs. No apps. No logins. Just pure ASCII chess.
🧩 What Is DM-chess?
DM-chess is a lightweight, ASCII-based chess game you can play directly via Slack DMs or text messages—no installation, no logins, no integrations.
Just type and play.
🕹️ How It Works
- ♟️ Try it here
- 🗺️ The game board is sent as clean ASCII art
- ➡️ Make moves in algebraic notation (e.g.
e2 e4) - ✅ The board updates automatically after each move
📸 Screenshots
Game Start: Board appears in your DM
Move submitted and board updated
Simple, ongoing gameplay in plain text
✨ Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 📦 Zero Setup | No accounts, no auth, no browser needed |
| ✉️ Slack DMs & SMS | Play where you already communicate |
| 🔡 Text-Only Board | Clean, readable ASCII chessboards |
| 🎯 Command-Based Play | Use simple commands like e2 e4 to make moves |
| 🛡️ Secure by Design | No external integrations or data sharing |
✅ Why You'll Love It
- No distractions, just chess
- Great for casual games with colleagues
- Fully text-based—works even on feature phones
- No Elo rating shame (yet)
🚀 Getting Started
There’s nothing to install.
- 🕊️ Start a match and send your first move!
Chess isn't about fancy UIs. It’s about the moves you make.