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What is the Pre/Post Game Board Animation? Can I disable it?
What is the Pre/Post Game Board Animation? Can I disable it?

Learn how to turn off the animations that play before and after a Live chess game.

Updated over a week ago

Pre-Game animation

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.

Post-Game animation

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!

Game over modal and Post game board animation on Chess.com

How to disable the Pre/Post Game Board Animation

To turn off the animation, go to your 'Board and Pieces' settings and toggle off the 'Pre/Post Game Board Animation' option. Then, click 'Save' to apply the changes.

Board and Pieces settings page on Chess.com
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