Getting Started

Create an account

Visit anichess.com and create your account:

1. Social login: Chess.com, Facebook, Gmail, Discord, or X. A non-custodial wallet is created automatically. You keep full control of any assets you earn.

2. Web3 login: Abstract Globat Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, Rabby, or any wallet via WalletConnect.

Learn the basics in 70 seconds

Start with the Tutorial mode. It walks you through the core rules and spells before you play your first match.

Play Your First Match

Open the game and choose Standard Mode to play your first competitive match. Standard matches earn you M8 (MATE), points that can be used as entry for Checkmate Arena.

If you want to practice before playing live, choose Training to play against an AI at your own pace.