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 next to 'I play as,' just above the 'Play' button. By default, you'll play as White unless you change this setting.
After selecting your opponent and color, click the down arrow next to the crown icons to customize your game further.
This will open a panel where you can choose how much assistance you want during the game. The available modes are: Challenge, Friendly, Assisted, and Custom.
If you choose 'Custom,' you’ll be able to turn specific types of assistance on or off. Check the table below for more details.
Settings
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Details |
Time Control | Games against bots are not timed by default, but you can add a timer to practice playing against the clock by selecting an option from the drop-down menu. |
Type | Choose from standard or Chess960! |
Bot Chat | Enable this option if you would like to receive fun and friendly messages during the game |
Analysis | Shows you how each move compares to the best move available. |
Hints | Enable this if you want to receive hints during your game. |
Threats | Indicates when your piece is in danger by highlighting the square in red. |
Evaluation | Enables the evaluation bar so you can see the game's progress. |
Engine | Lets you view the bot's thought process. |
Suggestions | Green arrows on the board suggest moves to consider. |
Takebacks | Allows you to take back your last move and try something different. |
Earn crowns for beating the bots!
Beat each bot without any assistance to earn 3 crowns. If you use help, you’ll get 1 or 2 crowns, depending on how much assistance you choose to use.
You’ll see the number of crowns you can earn displayed next to each game mode.
Check out this article to learn how to reset the bot crowns: How can I reset my bot crowns?
Mobile
Tap 'Play a Bot' on the home screen, or tap 'Play' and then select 'Play a Bot.'
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.
