Your Private Chess Room, Instantly
Challenge friends with a simple link, or test your skills against a powerful AI. No installations, just pure, real-time chess.
Features for Every Player
Designed to be fast, flexible, and fun, whether you're a beginner or a grandmaster.
Challenge Your Friends
Easily create a private game room. Send the unique link to a friend and start playing instantly on any device.
Spectate Live Games
Allow spectators to join with a view-only link. Perfect for tournaments or just for friends to watch the action unfold.
Sharpen Your Skills
Test your strategy against Stockfish, one of the world's strongest chess engines. The perfect training partner.
Powered by Modern Technology
Built on a robust, high-performance stack to deliver a lag-free experience.
Django
Powerful Backend
JavaScript
Responsive Frontend
WebSockets
Real-Time Sync
Redis
In-Memory Database
Meet the Developer
Philip Eghaire
Hi, I'm Philip Eghaire, the creator of PrivateChess. As a full-stack developer and a bit of a chess enthusiast, I built this project to create a fast and easy way for friends to connect and play chess online. I'm passionate about building responsive and engaging web applications.
Ready to Make Your Move?
Start a game right now. It's free, fast, and fun.
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