Chess.com
FreeOnline chess platform for playing games, solving puzzles, taking lessons and joining a large community.
About Chess.com
Chess.com is an online chess service with a mobile app for playing against other people, bots and friends. Alongside live and daily games, it offers puzzles, video lessons, analysis tools and articles for improving your play.
The app covers formats from quick games to correspondence play, and the Google Play listing mentions a community of more than 265 million players. A recent update adds Puzzle Worlds, a themed set of puzzle challenges that unlock landmarks as you progress. Beginners can use guided lessons while stronger players can review games and track progress.
The app is free to download and use, with ads in the free tier and optional paid memberships that unlock extra lessons, analysis and puzzles. It suits everyone from newcomers to club players who want a polished, active community. Free users may hit daily limits on some learning features, so consider whether a membership is worth it. A free alternative for people who dislike ads is Lichess.
Free accounts are enough to play and learn, but some analysis and lessons are limited. Try a free trial if you want the extras.
Version history
1 release tracked- iOS: Fixes bugs that could cause the app to crash
Frequently asked
Is Chess.com free?
The app is free to use with ads, with optional paid memberships for extra features.
Do I need an account?
Yes, an account is used to play online and track progress.
Which platforms does it support?
Android and iOS, plus the website.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to chess.com or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.