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About Chess Lobby
Where chess meets conversation
What is Chess Lobby?
Chess Lobby is a free online chess platform with real-time voice chat. Play against friends or strangers around the world, join tournaments, solve daily puzzles, and improve your game with AI-powered analysis. No download required — everything runs in your browser.
Features
♟️Real-time multiplayer chess
🎙️Voice chat during games
🤖AI bot opponent (6 difficulty levels)
🏆Tournaments — Arena & Swiss formats
🧩Daily puzzles & Puzzle Rush
📊Game analysis with Stockfish engine
📖Opening explorer (60+ openings)
🌍Global leaderboard & Elo ratings
Our Mission
"We believe chess is more fun when you can talk to your opponent. Chess Lobby combines the strategy of chess with the social experience of voice chat, making every game more memorable — win or lose."
Technology
FrontendNext.js 14, React, TypeScript
BackendFastify, Socket.IO, WebRTC
DatabaseSupabase (PostgreSQL)
Chess EngineStockfish WASM (browser-side)
HostingVercel (web) + Render (server)
AuthJWT + Google OAuth via Supabase