Chess guides

Short, practical guides to getting the most out of MateStorm — a beautiful, free, browser-based chess experience. You can start playing instantly, no sign-in required.

Play chess vs the computer

Ten calibrated levels from beginner to grandmaster, live evaluation, and a verdict on every move — free, no signup.

Play chess offline

The engine runs on your device, so you can play with no internet — on a plane, a train, or anywhere off-grid.