chessmates

Chessmates
Play real chess

Chessmates connects you with chess players in your city. Find tournaments, clubs and casual meetups.

What you get

Everything for real chess

Players near you

See other chess players on a live map. Browse profiles, check ratings, and find someone at your level in your neighbourhood.

Tournaments & clubs

Find local chess clubs and upcoming tournaments. RSVP in one tap and get all the details you need.

Casual meetups

Post a spontaneous game at your local park or café. Others nearby can see it and join instantly.

Direct messaging

Message other players to coordinate a game, agree on a venue, or just talk chess. Event group chats included.

Linked chess accounts

Connect your Chess.com or Lichess account. Your rating and stats appear on your profile automatically.

Completely free

No subscriptions, no paywalls. Create an account and start finding games right away.

How it works

1

Create a free account

Sign up in seconds. Add your name, city and chess rating. Link your Chess.com or Lichess account for a richer profile.

2

Browse the map

See players, clubs and events near you on a live map. Filter by type — tournaments, clubs, casual meetups — and zoom into your area.

3

Sign up or post a meetup

RSVP to existing events with one tap, or post your own casual game at a café or park. Others nearby will see it instantly.

Ready to play?

Join chess players finding real games in their city right now.

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