Chess

Full chess with castling and en passant, plus resign and draw offers.

Multiplayer Board & card 2 players Elo rating

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Players2with others
PaceTurn-basedusually
LengthMedium5 to 15 minutes
RankingElo ratingleaderboard

How to play

Standard chess rules, including castling and en passant. Checkmate your opponent's king to win; you can also resign or offer a draw mid-game.

Rankings

This game keeps an Elo rating for every player.

Questions about Chess

How many people can play Chess?

2 players. You can queue for other players online or invite friends.

Can I play Chess on my own?

It is an online game, so you play against other people. Friends can join you, or you can queue for a match.

Is Chess ranked?

Yes. It keeps an Elo rating for every player, shown on the Chess leaderboard.

How long does a game take?

A game usually takes somewhere around 5 to 15 minutes. This is a rule of thumb for board & card games, not an exact figure.

Is Chess good for beginners?

It rewards practice, but the rules are short. Read How to play above and try a first game - nobody expects to win straight away.

What if my connection drops during a match?

The match pauses for up to 30 seconds. The app logs you back in by itself and puts you straight back into the game.

Can I practise against the computer?

Not yet - only Tic-Tac-Toe, Battleship and Rock Paper Scissors have that so far.

Can I ask for a rematch?

Yes. After a match you can challenge the same opponent again with one click.

What do I get for playing?

Coins, which you can spend on cosmetic things such as name colours and themes. They are never connected to real money.

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Download Quorix

About 26 MB for Windows 10 and 11. No Java needed.

Download for Windows
  1. Right-click the zip and choose Extract All
  2. Open the Quorix folder and run Quorix.exe
  3. If Windows warns you, choose More info, then Run anyway