Board animations on Chess.com
To make your gaming experience more fun, we've added playful animations at the start and end of each game. Here’s a look at the different animations and what they do:
Theme Showcase Animations
This feature is a fun way to get a sense of who your opponent is, by seeing how they set their board! At the start of each new live chess game, a brief animation plays, showing their board and pieces, league division, and any flair they have.
Game Result Board Animations
At the end of a game, a glyph will appear in the top-right corner of the square where your king is, indicating the result—who won, who lost, and the final outcome.
If the 'Theme Showcase Animation' is also enabled, the losing player's board theme will briefly change to match the winning player's theme.
Win celebration
When the game ends, you'll see another animation. Win the game and you'll see confetti fall over the board to celebrate your victory!
How do I enable/disable the board animations?
Web
Click the cogwheel icon ('Settings') in the bottom-left corner of any Chess.com page, then select 'All Settings.' This will take you to the 'Board & Pieces' settings screen by default.
Scroll down to the 'Board Effects' section, and use the toggles to turn board animations and move animations on or off.
Mobile
iOS
Tap 'More' in the bottom menu and select 'Settings.'
In the settings menu, go to 'Play' and toggle the options to your preference.
Android
On Android devices, you can currently manage only the Game Result Board Animations. Here's how:
Tap 'More' from the bottom menu and select 'Settings.'
In the settings menu, go to 'Board' and toggle the animation setting on or off to your liking.
