Smart pairing
Find a suitable opponent by time control and rating.
Online chess, made more personal
Play the board.Connect with the player.
ChessFace combines real-time chess, optional video and audio, live ratings and a game history that follows your progress.
Free to playRated matchmakingNo camera required
Quick pairing
5 + 0 Blitz
Opponent found
05:00You
05:00Face-to-face chess
Video and audio are optional
One place to play
Everything around the game, without distracting from it.
Live communication
Optional video, audio and chat keep every game human.
Your progress
Follow rating history, streaks and detailed results.
Fair by design
Server-validated moves, clocks and game results.
Start in seconds
From lobby to first move.
Pick a clock, enter the pairing queue and continue directly to your game when an opponent is found.
01
Choose
Select Blitz or Rapid.
02
Pair
Find an online opponent.
03
Play
Your board is ready.
Built independently
ChessFace is an independent project. Support options will stay optional and help cover hosting and continued development.