Learn to Play Chess
From basic rules to advanced strategies, improve your chess with online lessons.
Watch Video Lessons
Play online any time in any browser! Play 1 minute bullet up to 2 hours games with 20,000+ players online.
Lessons, Tactics Trainer, and Videos have really helped me improve my game. - GM Kayden Troff, USA
Play Chess with Friends
See which of your friends is the top player! Easily challenge anyone to a game of chess.
Solve Puzzles
Challenge yourself with puzzles that will improve your ability to find winning moves.
Chess.com is a fabulous place to play. It's extremely user-friendly and allows players of all chess abilities to enjoy the great game of chess! - Jose, Brazil
Play Chess vs Computer
10 levels of difficulty, with optional coaching to help you understand each position.
Play on Your Phone / Tablet
Fast computer analysis of your games finds mistakes and reveals the best moves.
Chess.com is an excellent place for chess players! We can play online tournaments and face everyone from Grandmasters to beginners. - Paco, Hawaii
News, Articles, and Forums
Read the best of chess and keep up with the news from top chess authors and reporters.
Analyze Your Chess Games
Fast computer analysis of your games finds mistakes and reveals the best moves.
Chess.com is hands down the best site for learning chess that I have seen. The learning tools on the site are a great value! - Steinar, Norway
