Chess Arena/#play
About
The deepest strategy game in the world, with a tournament-grade ranked ladder, blitz queues, and verified results. Play casual, climb the ladder, or join weekly cups.
Game modes
Casual Match
+50 XP
Quick matchmaking, no rank loss, full XP.
5–10 minAll levels
Ranked Match
+120 XP
Ladder match — your rank moves with the result.
10–20 minBronze+ required
Private Match
+40 XP
Invite a friend or party. XP only.
5–30 minAll levels
Tournament
+400 XP
Bracketed event with seeded matchups.
60–120 minSilver+ required