Chess against computer

Are you a big chess fan and would you like to hone your playing techniques to surprise your opponents? Then you could download a chess software on your PC and have fun challenging the “very intelligent” game engines available.

Contrary to what one might imagine, some of the best applications of this type are totally free and can be used without too many problems even by less experienced IT professionals. If you are wondering, they are available both as programs to download on your computer and as online services that can be used directly from the browser or as an app for smartphones and tablets.

If you want to know more, give me a few minutes and I will suggest some solutions to play chess against computers among the most complete available at no cost. I bet you will be amazed by their completeness and “intelligence”. Enjoy your reading and have fun!

Index

• Chess against computer for free
  • Arena Chess (Windows)
  • Chess (macOS)
  • More chess versus computers for free
• Chess against online computers
  • com
  • More chess against online computers
• Chess against computers on smartphones and tablets
  • Chess (Android / iOS / iPadOS)
  • Other chess vs computer apps

Chess against computer for free

Let’s get straight to the point and see some free chess versus computer games . You can find them listed below: see for yourself which of these can do the most for you.

Arena Chess (Windows)

One of the best free programs for playing chess versus computer is Arena Chess , which supports many different engines and supports various game modes: computer versus human chess , CPU versus CPU and online multiplayer.

To download it on your PC, connected to the Arena Chess site , scroll the page until you arrive in the Download section and click on the Arena xxx setup link , so as to start downloading the program installation file. When the download is complete, open the .exe file you obtained and click on the Yes , Next (5 times in a row), Install and Finish buttons to complete the setup.

Once this is done, Arena Chess should start automatically: click, therefore, on the word English , to select the English language, click the OK button and wait for the program to actually load. If you want to play chess in offline mode, remember to go to the Engines> Load engine menu (above) and select the game engine you prefer to use, in order to start a new game.

In case you prefer to play with other users, click on the globe symbol , select one of the available networks (eg freechess.org ) and decide whether to play as a guest or log in, using the appropriate buttons you see on the screen. In conclusion, click on the getgame entry , so as to search for an available player.

Chess (macOS)

Do you have a Mac ? Well, then you’ll be happy to know that macOS comes pre-installed with a 3D computer versus chess game , simply called Chess , which is really well done and allows you to play in multiple modes (not just player versus computer).

To recall the game, open the Launchpad by clicking on the latter’s icon on the MacOS Dock bar , or go to the Mac Applications folder and click on the Chess icon . Once this is done, start a new game by opening the Game menu and selecting the New item .

In the screen that opens, select the game variant you want to try your hand at ( Normal , Crazyhouse , Suicide or Vinciperdi ), the type of players ( Player VS Computer , Computer VS Player , Player VS Player or Computer VS Computer ) and the difficulty , using the appropriate adjustment bar . To start the game then click on the Start button and… have fun!

More chess versus computers for free

There are other free chess versus computer games worth mentioning: I list them below. See if some of them are right for you.

• Lucas Chess( Windows ) – this is a difficult game of chess versus computer (but you can also set simpler game modes, for less experienced players), which allows you to take advantage of numerous game engines.
• WinBoard( Windows ) – if you are looking for a chess game characterized by a “minimal” interface, this is the solution for you. Also in this case, moreover, it is possible to start challenges against the computer using various game engines (6 to be exact).
• Stockfish Chess( Windows / macOS ) – this is a very powerful game engine, which allows you to challenge the computer as if it were a world famous chess player. To use it, you need to configure the engine in a compatible program, such as the aforementioned Arena Chess .

Chess against online computers

Aren’t you going to download any games to your computer? So I suggest you try the following online chess games against computers that can be used by all major browsers .

Chess.com

Chess.com is one of the most popular portals for chess players around the world. It allows you to play online for free by challenging other players or, much more simply, the computer. By subscribing to a subscription starting from € 5.49 / month, it is possible to access various resources to train; it is then possible to participate in advanced chess tournaments and much more. It also works without registration.

To use it, go to its main page and click on the Play Now button , located in the center. Now, choose whether to play as a guest by clicking on the Play as guest button , or to register by clicking on the Subscribe button . In the first case, know that the game statistics will not be saved.

If you have decided to sign up, choose whether to proceed using your e-mail address or whether to log in via your Facebook or Google accounts . Then follow the instructions you see on the screen to complete the operation: in the case of registration via e-mail, for example, you will have to fill in the registration form and click on the link that will be sent to you by e-mail, in order to confirm the your account.

Once registered, you can start playing chess. Then select the game cadence , the type of game and, as soon as you are ready to do so, click on the Play button to start a new game. Furthermore, as I told you, you can challenge another user registered on Chess.com , by clicking on the word Challenge a friend , or play against the computer, by clicking on the word Challenge the computer .

More chess against online computers

If you do n’t like Chess.com , take note of these other online chess versus computer games . I am sure you will find someone who can do for you.

• org– is an online chess game that allows you to play with and without registration and which also integrates numerous tools to hone your chess techniques and skills. Its graphics are very accurate and make the gaming experience really enjoyable.
• it– is another site belonging to the category in question that allows you to challenge other players or the computer. The unlocking of all its features, however, requires a subscription starting from 6.95 euros / month.
• com– this site, as the name implies, allows you to play chess online by training against the computer or against real players from all over the world. It also works without registration.

Chess against computers on smartphones and tablets

Would you like to play chess against computers on smartphones and tablets ? No problem: there are an infinite number of apps useful for this purpose: below you will list those that, in my humble opinion, are among the best on the square.

Chess (Android / iOS / iPadOS)

One of the best apps ever to play chess against the computer is simply called Chess and is made by the same developers of Chess.com , which I told you about earlier . It is available for Android (if you have a device without Play Store, you can look for it in an alternative store ) and iOS / iPadOS and, as in the case of its web counterpart, you can subscribe for a subscription starting from 5.49 euros / month, which gives you access to extra features and resources.

After installing and starting the app, press on the Login item (top right) and tap the Subscribe item (top right), in order to register (if you have already registered you can log in using the appropriate login form ). You can register by e-mail or through your Facebook or Google account , providing the requested data and following the instructions you see on the screen. Please note, however, that registration is not mandatory (it is necessary, however, if you want to keep track of your progress).

Once registered, select the type of game you want to start (eg Play against the computer ), define the details of the game using the appropriate menus and, when you are ready to start playing, press the Play / Start button . Simple, right?

Other chess vs computer apps

I conclude this discussion with a list of other apps for playing chess against the computer . See if you find any among the latter that you consider interesting.

• org( Android / iOS / iPadOS ) – this is the mobile transposition of the online game I told you about in the previous lines, with which it shares graphics and features, allowing you to train against the computer or challenge players from various parts of the world. It’s free.
• Chess Chess Free( Android ) – is an app available only for Android that allows you to play chess using a simple and well-designed interface, which makes the game experience quite pleasant. It’s free.
• Chess( iOS / iPadOS ) – app for Apple devices only through which you can play chess by customizing numerous game features.