What can I do on Chess.com?
Welcome! This article is designed to help you explore your homepage and make the most of Chess.com’s top features.
By default, the most popular features are conveniently located at the top of your home screen. Simply choose the one that fits what you’re looking for!
Check out this article to learn how to customize your home screen: How can I change my home page?
Play
Ready to play? Getting started with a game is quick and easy right from your homepage. You can start a match using the last time control you played, choose a new time control by clicking 'New Game,' or play against a bot or a friend from your list.
Prefer solo practice? Click 'Play Bots' to face off against a variety of computer personalities. Choose from different difficulty levels, undo mistakes, get move suggestions, or test yourself in challenge mode with no assistance—see how many bots you can conquer!
Check out this article for more details about starting a game: How do I start a game
Puzzles
You can also practice your tactics by solving puzzles! Just click the 'Puzzles' button at the top of your screen to get started.
From here you can boost your skills by solving puzzles. Do a rated puzzle challenge, or practice a specific theme. You can also try out Puzzle Rush or Puzzle Battle!
Check out this article to learn more about Puzzles: How do Puzzles work?
Learn
Here to learn? Whether you're just starting out or looking to master advanced concepts, we've got you covered! Simply click 'Next Lesson' at the top of your homepage.
From there, you can follow our guided lessons, starting with the basics like how pieces move, and progress to mastering positional and strategic concepts. Prefer to focus on something specific? Use the search feature to explore topics you're most interested in!
Check out this article to learn more about the lessons on Chess.com: How do Lessons work?
Game Review
If you’ve recently played a game, you can access Game Review directly from your homepage to learn from your mistakes!
With Game Review, you can analyze player accuracy, review move classifications, evaluate performance at different stages, and much more.
It’s quick, insightful, and just one click away!
Check out this article to learn how to navigate Game Review: How does Game Review work?
Make friends
Half the fun of any game is connecting with others who share your passion! Chess.com offers a vibrant community where you can chat, play, and enjoy a variety of content. Here’s how to get involved:
Join the forums: Explore topics that interest you and start engaging with others.
Watch ChessTV: Tune in to live streams, watch the pros play, and join the conversation with fellow chess fans.
Share your thoughts: Post on your blog to express your ideas, share your experiences, or teach others.