Welcome to MineChess.
MineChess makes chess feel approachable through character pieces, forgiving first opponents and short, hands-on lessons. It is designed for a casual game, a little tactical practice or a challenge shared with a friend.
Get straight to the board
Start a free computer game without a download or account. Choose a character opponent or share one device for two-player chess.
Learn one idea at a time
Interactive lessons, a rotating validated puzzle collection and six adventure chapters give you practical next steps.
Your pace, not a ranking
Games have no clock, all computer opponents are available from the start, and optional weekly goals do not take achievements away when you miss a day. Progress is private rather than a public leaderboard.
A browser-first game
MineChess works in modern phone, tablet and desktop browsers. The board adapts to the available width, supports keyboard play and offers classic symbols alongside character artwork.
An independent project
MineChess is an independent fan-made project. It is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft. Minecraft names and references belong to their respective owners.
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