Takebacks
Would you like to take back a move during a game? You can — but only if you’re playing a Takeback game in Daily Chess!
Takeback games are always unrated and are a great tool for learners or players who want to guide and help each other.
Takebacks are not available in Live Chess.
How to allow takebacks in a game
Click 'Play' in the left-side menu, then select 'Play' from the dropdown.
On the New Game screen, click on the time control box and choose a Daily game from the dropdown.
After selecting your time control, click 'Custom' to see a list of customizable options for your game.
Make sure the 'Rated' toggle is turned off — this will reveal the 'Allow Takebacks' option. Toggle 'Allow Takebacks' on, then click 'Play' to search for a match or send a challenge!
How do I take back a move?
Either player can request a takeback at any time:
If it's your move, clicking 'Takeback' will undo your opponent's last move, returning the turn to them. (You might use the chat feature to suggest an alternative move.)
If it's not your move, clicking 'Takeback' will undo your last move, making it your turn again.
In a Takeback Daily game, the 'Take Back Move' icon (a curved arrow) appears below the move list:
