Play chess with someone new
Match with a close-rated stranger, turn on your camera and play together in live chat. Find an opponent in one click.
We're not the world's best chess site. Thank goodness.
But we're the board where the best friendships begin.
Video chess in three steps
Match
A close-rated opponent is found in seconds โ join the queue and wait.
Turn on your camera
Video and voice chat open up. Meet someone new and chat.
Play together
Play on the board; when the game ends, rematch or move on to a new opponent.
Everyone, everywhere
Meet strangers or bond with the people you love.
Not your ordinary chess site
Video comes first
Every game feels face to face โ chess is just the excuse.
Fair matchmaking
Glicko-2 finds a close-rated opponent; never too easy, never too hard.
Safe space
18+, instant report/block and moderation live from day one.
Private room
Send your friend a link and play one-on-one in your own room.
Rovian vs ?
Why Rovian instead of Zoom, FaceTime or chess.com?
Ready? Find an opponent.
Create a free account, turn on your camera and play your first game.
๐ฒ Find an opponent