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How can I play variants on the Chess.com app?
How can I play variants on the Chess.com app?

Variants aren't available on the Chess.com apps, but you can play them on your mobile browser, though it may be less optimal.

Updated over a month ago

Variants

Variants are available only on the web and cannot be played through the Chess.com apps. However, if you'd like to enjoy a variant game on your mobile device, you can access it through your device's browser and play from there!

How to play chess variants game on a mobile browser

  • Go to Chess.com

  • Tap on the hamburger menu at the top-left corner:

Chess.com homescreen on a mobile browser
  • Tap 'Play' and select '4 Player & Variants:'

Play menu on Chess.com

  • Choose the variant that you want to play, customize your game, and press 'Play!'

4 Player & Variants screen on Chess.com in a mobile browser

πŸ“š Check out this article for more about variants: How do I play chess variants.

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