Stalemate Penalty Mode Available
The Thrill of Chess
Experience the next evolution of esports chess. Play No-Checkmate mode,
or Stalemate variants.
What you get
Why Kings?
More than just chess — it's a competitive esports experience.
Competitive Variants
No Checkmate (King Capture) and Stalemate Penalty modes, played on a real clock against real opponents.
Esports Stats
Ratings that move with every game, per-variant breakdowns, and a history you can read move by move.
AI Personalities
Engine opponents from a patient beginner to full strength, with takebacks on when you are learning.
Three ways to sit down
“The clock is the second opponent. We gave it the respect it deserves.”
Play against AI, compete with players worldwide, or train with puzzles and drills. All three live one click from here.
The toolkit
Everything You Need to Dominate
Professional-grade tools designed to elevate your game to the next level.
AI-Powered Analysis
Instant feedback on every move from the engine — blunders, missed wins, and the reason a move was wrong.
Tournaments & Leagues
Arena events with arbitered pairings, and a hall you can spectate board by board.
Deep Statistics
Ratings per variant, rating history, and the accuracy of every game you have played.
Tactical Puzzles
Puzzle sets rated to your play, with opening and endgame drills that track your streak.
Global Community
Opponents at your strength around the clock, friends lists, and direct challenges.
Live Spectating
Watch the top boards as they happen, with the engine evaluation running alongside.
Membership
Unlock Your Full Chess Potential
From casual games to competitive mastery — choose a plan that matches your ambition.
- Unlimited online and engine games
- Daily puzzles
- Game history and ratings