Chess
The big one. Ten computer opponents stand between you and Pete, and he’s been playing since before you were born. Checkmate him and you’ve earned your bragging rights — and a very smug profile.
- Proper rules: castling, en passant and promotion
- Checkmate the king to win — stalemate is a draw
- Beat a level to unlock the next one up
Free game review
Finished a game? Tap Review and the engine goes back over every move. You see your blunders and missed tactics, the key moments and the best move in each position, with an accuracy score for both sides. It’s the quickest way to get better at Chess, and it’s free.
- Every move rated as you play: brilliant, great, inaccuracy, mistake or blunder
- An accuracy score for you and your opponent, plus the turning point of the game
- Step through the game with best-move arrows and tips on what to work on
Daily puzzle
A new one every day at midnight GMT
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Chess on Beat Pete
Beat Pete’s chess is free to play in your browser or on your phone, with no download. It uses the full rules of chess, including castling, en passant and promotion, so what you learn here carries over to any board.
Start against Trevor, who is just learning, and climb a ladder of ten computer opponents to Pete, the hardest level. Beat a level to unlock the next, and your wins count on the chess leaderboard.
Every game can be reviewed for free. The review rates each move (brilliant, good, mistake or blunder), gives you an accuracy score, picks out the key moments and draws the best move as an arrow, so you can see exactly where a game turned.
Chess questions
Is chess on Beat Pete free?
Yes. Every game, including chess, is free to play in your browser, on your phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to download or pay for.
Can I play chess against the computer?
Yes. There are ten computer opponents, from Trevor, who is just learning, up to Pete, the hardest level. Guests can play the first opponent straight away; a free account lets you climb the ladder and unlocks the rest as you beat each level.
What is the game review?
After a game you can open a free review. It rates every move, shows an accuracy score for each side, highlights the key moments and draws the best move as an arrow, so you can learn from blunders and missed chances.
Can I play chess with a friend?
Yes. With a free account you can challenge a friend to a game, or play someone online. Friends’ games and results show up in your activity feed.
Does Beat Pete have chess puzzles?
Yes. There is a new chess puzzle every day, the same for everyone, plus practice puzzles on mates, forks and other tactics from easy to tough.
I’m new to chess. Where do I start?
Read how the pieces move in the chess rules and beginner tips, then play Trevor. Use the game review afterwards to see your mistakes, and try a few practice puzzles to sharpen your tactics.