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Game Modes

Scroll to explore every way to play LitChess

01

Ranked Mode

0-Wager Competitive Ladder
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Pure skill-based matchmaking with no wagers. Start matchmaking and get paired with a player of similar rating. Climb the global leaderboard by winning points. New accounts start at 1000 rating (Novice).
WHAT TO EXPECT
Instant skill-based matchmaking queue
Elo-style rating system (start at 1000)
7 official title tiers from Novice to Grandmaster
Live global leaderboard with win/loss stats
0 wager — compete purely for ranking and prestige
5+2 or Standard
02

Practice vs Computer

Train Against Powerful AI
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Sharpen your game with three difficulty levels powered by a custom minimax + alpha-beta engine with MVV-LVA ordering and piece-square tables. No wallet or internet required for pure offline training.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Easy, Medium, and Expert AI levels
Advanced search with smart move ordering
Undo moves and color selection
Beautiful animated board with sound
Completely free and private
No time limit
03

Play with a Friend

Private Invite-Only Matches
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Create a private game and share a simple link or code with your friend. Play for pure fun (0 wager) or with a friendly bet. The experience feels just like a normal chess app but secured by the same on-chain infrastructure when you want stakes.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Instant shareable invite links & codes
Optional wager or completely free
Auto result handling for waged games
Spectator mode supported
Same high-quality gameplay as public matches
Standard or custom
04

Blitz Tournaments

5+2 Scheduled Events
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Host or join public 5+2 blitz tournaments. Set a fixed UTC start time, allow pre-registration, and control the prize distribution among the top players. Once the host starts the event at the scheduled time, participants can launch real timed matches and accumulate points.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Fixed UTC start scheduling
Pre-registration before the start time
Host-controlled start (button appears only at time)
Live 5+2 clock with increment
Automatic score tracking & leaderboard
5 min + 2s increment

All game options are listed above. Ready to compete?