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Indie web games tagged “chess”, all free to play in the browser on the developer’s own site.

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Card & board

Card game Parade

by CardGameParade Inc.

A free collection of 36+ classic card and board games — Solitaire, Hearts, Spades, Canasta, Rummy, Chess, Checkers, Backgammon and more - playable instantly

📱 Phone⏱ 5–30 minutesFree with adsEarly access
Play ↗▲ 2

Card & board

Lichess

by Lichess.org

Free, open-source chess: play online, against the computer or solve puzzles

📱 Phone👥 Multiplayer⏱ 5–30 minutes
Play ↗▲ 0

Questions about chess games

What are some good free chess browser games?

Good places to start on GameHub: Card game Parade and Lichess. They all run in the browser with no download.

Which chess games can I play on my phone?

2 games here work on phones: Card game Parade and Lichess. Use the “Works on phone” filter on the home page to see only phone-friendly games.

Are these chess games free?

Yes, all of them can be played for free in the browser. Of the 2 listed, one is completely free and one shows ads. Each listing says which.

Are there multiplayer chess games?

Yes: Lichess can be played with other people.

Do I need to download or install anything?

No. Every game on GameHub runs in a web browser. The Play button opens the game on the developer’s own site; GameHub never hosts or re-uploads games.

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