Real-time Chess · Free & Paid Matches

Play Chess. Win Real Money.

Challenge players worldwide in free rated games, or stake real money in paid matches with secure escrow. ELO-rated, lag-free, globally competitive.

No credit card required · Start playing in under 60 seconds

10 000+

Players

250 000+

Games Played

$500 000+

Paid Out

99.9 %

Uptime

Platform features

Everything you need to compete

From your first free game to high-stakes paid matches — we've built every tool a serious chess player needs.

Real-Time Gameplay

WebSocket-powered moves, live chat, and spectator mode. Play Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, or Classical — any time control you like.

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Paid Matches

Stake real money with secure escrow. Winner takes 90%. Supports USD via Stripe and INR via Razorpay.

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ELO Rating System

Track your growth with a live ELO rating, a personal rating-history chart, and a global leaderboard.

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Social Features

Add friends, see who's online, and invite them to a custom game at any stake level you agree on.

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Secure Payments

PCI-compliant processing through trusted gateways. Every rupee or dollar sits in escrow until the game ends.

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Game Review

Step through every move after the game, download the PGN, and study exactly where the match turned.

How it works

Up and running in 3 steps

01

Create your account

Sign up in seconds — no credit card needed. Your ELO starts at 1 200 and climbs as you win.

02

Choose your match

Pick a free rated game or deposit funds and enter a paid match. Set the time control and stake you want.

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Play & get paid

Win the game, collect 90 % of the pot. Withdraw to your bank via Stripe or Razorpay instantly.

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