Choose a time control
Pick a format and start playing.
Blitz
— Fast-paced — under 5 minutes per sideRapid
— Standard pace — around 10 minutes per sideClassical
— Long-form — 30 minutes or more per sidePlay vs. the computer
Practice against an engine opponent at adjustable difficulty levels. Branching tree and side-control swap land in upcoming releases.
Solo board
Practice openings, analyze positions, or play out a game move-by-move. No clock, no opponent — just the board.