📝 Variants are only available on the Chess.com website and not on the mobile apps.

Spell Chess

Follow the steps below to start a game of Spell Chess:

Hover over 'Play' in the left-side menu on any Chess.com page, then select '4 Player & Variants'
From the menu on the right, choose 'Spell Chess:'

To set your preferred time control, click the down arrow in the time control box to select or create a custom option.

Once you've chosen your opponent and time control, click 'Play!' to start your game.

How can I play a custom Spell Chess game?

For a personalized game, click the 'Customize' button to adjust your settings:

Here are the available customization options:

Option	Details
Rating Range	If you want to play against a random user, use the drop-down menus to select the rating range of the player you'd like to be paired with.
Rated	Choose if you want to play a rated or unrated Spell Chess game.
Invite Players	By enabling this option, you can invite players to your game by clicking the green 'Invite Players' button. Assign a specific color to each player using the dropdown next to their name, or select 'Shuffle' to have colors assigned randomly: You also have the option to invite one of our bots to fill a player spot. Additionally, you can exclude yourself from participating and let your invitees play the game. Finally, choose whether to make your game public for others to watch or keep it private for a more personal experience.

📚 Check out this article to learn more about Spell Chess: What is Spell Chess?