Reel Chess

Reel Chess is an immersive chess experience that turns every match into an event. Watch your captures come alive with cinematic battle cutscenes, play across multiple modes, and learn the game with hands-on interactive lessons — all in a clean, fast, beautifully designed interface. GAME MODES • vs AI — Five difficulty levels: Yellow Belt for a gentle start leading into Tough Guy, Next is Getting Serious for a balanced match, followed by Brick Top, finally Final Boss when you're ready to test your limits. • Local PvP — There are a couple different ways we offer this kind of play, our favorite is with a "Host" who generates a QR code which can be scanned by a friends camera. Upon scanning you will both be launched into a match together. You can also go old school and trade the device back and forth for a head to head match-up in that fashion. Perfect for a quick game with a friend at home or on the go. • Online Multiplayer — Enter this match type and click "find match" and our system will pair you with someone else who is looking for a match as well. You can play chess with friends anywhere in the world. • 2v2 Team Chess — Team up for four-player chess action. • Blitzschach — Our most intense game mode to date. With this mode each player starts off with 30 seconds to make a move, or they lose. As material is taken off the board, well, for every two pieces taken from the board that time is reduced by one second. Falling to 15 seconds at it's lowest. So think quick, and think correct, because your opponent may not be your toughest opposition here. CINEMATIC BATTLE CUTSCENES Every capture is more than a move — it's a spectacle. Animated battle sequences bring the board to life and make each victory feel epic. INTERACTIVE TUTORIALS New to chess? Reel Chess University walks you through every piece, rule, and strategy with hands-on practice on a live board. Learn at your own pace — from beginner to winner. DAILY CHALLENGES & REWARDS Log in daily to keep your streak alive, complete fresh challenges every day, and claim "tempo" rewards to spend in the store. STATISTICS & PROGRESS Track your games, win rates, move counts, and playing time with detailed stats and visual charts. See your progress over time. ACHIEVEMENTS & BADGES Unlock milestones and badges as you improve — from your first win to long win streaks and beyond. Hidden achievements are definitely on the table. Which ones will you find first? CUSTOMIZATION Personalize your experience with cosmetic board skins and piece sets. Premium Avatars, Avatar Glows, Username Glows, Screen Particle Effects and more.You can choose from multiple themes including dark, light, high-contrast, and color-blind-friendly modes for accessible play. Tournaments are in development, any updates will be posted here and through our e-mail list as well. No dates have been discussed at this time, all finalization is TBD. Thank you for understanding. Why Reel Chess? • More than just a board — a full chess experience built for players of all skill levels. • Beautiful, cinematic presentation without the clutter. • Clean, fast, and focused — less time navigating menus, more time playing. Whether you're a brand-new player still learning how the pieces move or a seasoned club player looking for a quick match, Reel Chess has a mode for you. Download Reel Chess and make every move count.

Welcome to Reel Chess! Chess reimagined with cinematic visuals, 6 game modes, ELO ranked play, daily challenges, and Reel Chess University — your free built-in chess school with 60+ interactive lessons.