Video Chess

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Open in App

If the app does not open, install the beta, tap Video, and enter the code.

Download Android Beta ARM64 Android APK · for most modern Android phones · sideload/install manually
New: Play in Browser

Play Video Chess in Your Browser

Join a room from Chrome or Edge, play on the web board, and video chat with someone using the Android beta.

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Video Chess

Play chess face-to-face, anywhere.
A simple Android beta for live video chess with friends, local pass-and-play, and kid-friendly AI.
Download Android Beta ARM64 Android APK · for most modern Android phones · sideload/install manually
🤖 Kid AI
📹 Video rooms
📱 Android beta
Video Chess Hero Artwork

Built for quick games

Start local, invite a friend, or play kid-friendly AI.
Video Chess start screen showing local, video, and AI play modes

Simple start screen

Local, Video, or AI.

In-game view showing two players on video chat while playing chess

Face-to-face chess

Room codes and shareable invites make it easy to start.

Menu showing kid-friendly AI difficulty levels like Kid, Beginner, Casual, and Strong

Kid-friendly AI

Choose a strength and play right away.

Video chess with friends

See your opponent while you play.

Kid-friendly AI

Choose Kid, Beginner, Casual, or Strong.

Local pass-and-play

Play across the table or pass the device.

Shareable invites

Send a room link or code.

Privacy & Safety

  • Camera and microphone are used for live video chess.
  • Games are not recorded.
  • Room links are for invited players.

Installing the beta

If Android asks permission to install from your browser, allow it only for videochess.org. This is normal for a sideloaded beta.

How it works

1
Install the Android beta.
2
Tap Video.
3
Share your invite link.
4
Play face-to-face.