How do I play variants on the mobile app?
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Beany_Boyy
Sep 16, 2023
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When I say that I mean other than chess960, I've used them on my pc, but I can't on my phone. Any ideas?
Sep 16, 2023
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Beany_Boyy wrote:
When I say that I mean other than chess960, I've used them on my pc, but I can't on my phone. Any ideas?
The other variants are only available on the website
Now I am on mobile app. Yes. A the home, tap that league icon and then tap 3 lines on the top left corner of screen. Now you tap play and you can see "4 player and variants" then.
Also I prefer you to use website on mobile, because some options like replying the comments aren't avaidable on mobile app, but the website has the full options
Nov 21, 2023
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Click on tournaments, go to daily tournaments. Then, click on, “upcoming arena tournaments”, then click on one of those! You’ll see a button that says, new game. Click it, and select ur variant in the top drop down box, and if urs isn’t there, scroll to the bottom the drop down box, and click, “more varients!” Hope this helps!
Mar 26, 2025
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#6
Go to league. Tap on your profile. Go to any of your games. Tap new game. Tap on standard to deselect it and choose any of the variants.
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Yes, it is available in the website only
Adarsh71935 was also correct
Yeah, Adarsh71935's workaround allows you to play, but it's a terrible interface. Can't analyse games and there's an annoying modal saying "You are logged in somewhere else LOG IN". It's basically a way to get to the desktop site, but since it's on mobile it's not fit for purpose. Nice to know it's possible though.
I wish chess.com would just update the app... lichess .org it is for all major atomic fans.