Play bots on Chess.com
Games against bot personalities or the engine are always unrated, meaning your rating will not be affected, regardless of the outcome or whether you played with or without assistance.
To play against our bots hover over 'Play' on the left side menu of any Chess.com page and select 'Play Bots.' From here, you will be able to select from over 100 different bot personalities to play against, all powered by Komodo!
What types of bot personalities are there?
Adaptive: These personalities adjust their strength during the game. They'll challenge you more if you're doing well and ease off if you make mistakes, aiming for a balanced match.
Streamers, Top Players, or personalities: Play against bots modeled after MrBeast, IM Danny Rensch, GM Hikaru Nakamura, and more! Look out for special seasonal bots added on occasion!
Engine: Prefer playing against a traditional engine? Scroll to the bottom of the bots list, select 'Engine,' and adjust the strength from 250 to 3200 using the scroll bar:
The remaining bots each have their own distinct personalities, quirks, and playing styles, striving to win every game.
Level
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Rating range |
Beginner | 15 bots ranging from 250 to 850 in strength. |
Intermediate | 15 bots ranging from 1000 to 1400 in strength. |
Advanced | 20 bots ranging from 1500 to 2100 in strength. |
Master | 10 bots ranging from 2200 to 2450 in strength. |
Some bots are locked for Basic members and show a lock icon. Upgrade to Premium to unlock and play with all bots!
Customize your bot settings
You can choose to play as White, Black, or Random by selecting your preference just above the Play button. By default, you will play as White unless you change this setting.
After choosing your opponent and color, open the 'Options' drop-down to customize your game. You can select a time control (or no timer), choose the game type, and toggle bot chat on or off. When you’re ready, click 'Play' to start the game.
Playing vs. the engine
If you choose to play against the engine instead of a bot personality, you will see additional customization options (listed in the table below).
Settings
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Details |
Evaluation Bar | See what side is winning. |
Threat Arrows | Red arrows mean your pieces are in danger. |
Suggestion Arrows | Green arrows on the board suggest moves to consider. |
Move Feedback | Compare to the best move. |
Engine | See what the computer is thinking. |
The less help you use, the more crowns you earn!
The number of crowns you earn for defeating a bot depends on how much assistance you used. The chart below shows how many crowns you earn at each assistance level.
Assistance used
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Crowns earned |
No help | 3 crowns |
1 - 3 Hints or Undo | 2 crowns |
4+ Hints or Undo | 1 crown |
To view your crowns, go to 'Play Bots,' where the crowns you’ve earned appear on each bot’s avatar.
On mobile, the number of crowns you earn depends on the mode you played: Challenge (3 crowns), Friendly (2 crowns), and Assisted or Custom (1 crown).
Check out this article to learn how to reset the bot crowns: How can I reset my bot crowns?
Mobile
Tap 'Play Bots' on the home screen, or alternatively tap 'Play' and then select 'Play Bots.'
Scroll through the Play Bots screen to find the bot you want. All the same bots and personalities are available on both web and mobile.
To customize your game, tap 'Challenge.' You'll be able to choose your assistance level and other settings, just like on the web. See the table above for details.
