Chess articles

Long-form pieces on playing chess on video — with friends, with strangers, and across distance.

• Play Chess with Strangers Online — On a Real Video Call

  Play chess with strangers on video. Get matched with a real opponent and play face-to-face from anywhere in the world. Free, safe, no download.

• Play Chess with Friends on a Video Call — Free, Simple Setup

  Play chess with friends on a video call from anywhere. Send a private link, sign in, and play. Free, works on any device.

• How to Play Chess on Zoom (And a Better Alternative)

  Step-by-step guide to playing chess on Zoom using screen share, plus a faster way to play chess on a video call without the workaround.

• How to Play Chess on FaceTime — The Easy Way

  Want to play chess on FaceTime? Here's the FaceTime workaround and a faster way to play chess on a video call from any iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

• 5 Best Ways to Play Chess on a Video Call (Compared, 2026)

  We tested every way to play chess on a video call: Zoom, FaceTime, ChessBase, Squiggle, and ChessChat. Here's what actually works.

• How to Play Chess with a Long-Distance Partner

  Make chess your weekly long-distance ritual. A simple way to play chess on a video call together — no clunky screen sharing, no setup.

• How to Play Chess with Grandparents Online (The Easy Way)

  A simple way to play chess with grandparents online — no apps to install. Send a link, sign in, click, play.

• Play Chess Online Face to Face — Like the Park, From Home

  Play chess online face to face with real opponents on video. The closest thing to a board across the table without leaving your house.

• How to Host a Virtual Chess Night with Friends

  Plan a virtual chess night that doesn't suck. Format ideas, time controls, and the easiest way to get a group playing chess on video together.

• ChessChat vs Chess.com: Which is Right for You?

  Honest comparison of ChessChat and Chess.com. They're built for different things — here's which one fits which use case.

• Chess Apps with Voice Chat: What Actually Works in 2026

  Looking for chess apps with voice chat? Here are the platforms that actually let you talk to your opponent during the game — and a video upgrade.

• Is ChessChat Safe? Our Approach to Trust and Safety

  Yes, ChessChat is safe. Here's exactly how we handle moderation, age verification, reporting, and bad actors on a video chess platform.

• What is ChessChat? The Online Chess Platform with Built-In Video

  ChessChat lets you play chess on a video call with friends or strangers. Here's what it is, who built it, and why it exists.