The biggest challenge of long-distance relationships, or friendships scattered across cities, is finding an excuse to “spend time together.” Watching the same movie runs out eventually, and conversation sometimes stalls.
This is exactly where chess steps in. Video chess gathers the hundreds of miles between you onto a single board.
Why Chess? Because It's Both Game and Conversation
Chess may look like a silent game, but it's actually a wonderful backdrop for conversation. Between moves you talk, and you laugh together at the blunder your opponent (your partner) just made. The game is the excuse; the real thing is the chat.
We explained why this human connection is so precious in our piece on why video chess is different.
A Table Just for You and Your Partner
On Rovian, all you need to play with the person you love is to create a private room. Send them the 4-character code that appears; when they enter it, the two of you meet one-on-one, cameras on, at your own private table.
To create a room or join with the code, you both need a free Rovian account; the code is valid for 1 hour.
Not Just Couples: Family and Friend Nights
Video chess isn't only for couples. You can play a nostalgic game with your grandmother or host a chess night with your friend group; we cover family and group options on our play chess with friends page.
What matters isn't the level of play, but the laughter at both ends of the screen.
Set Up a Table Tonight
If someone you love is far away, tonight send them a chess invite instead of the usual “how are you” text. The distance between you will start to shrink with the very first move.
Create a room now and enjoy your first video match. To stay safe, you can also check out our safety tips.
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