Chess Mania is a free board game you can play right here in your browser. It leans on strategy and chess & checkers, so expect something that rewards a bit of practice. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Chess Mania
Make use of your best chess strategy, analyze your next move and improve your chess skills. Climb the tower of 400 levels and face more difficult challenges! Complete all achievements and become the chess grandmaster.
How to play Chess Mania
There is very little to learn before your first run. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. The game runs in portrait, so on a phone you can play one-handed, and on desktop it stays centred rather than stretched out of shape. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Select units and place buildings |
| Left click | Confirm placement |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Chess Mania does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a board game in a browser tab. A browser game does not need to be more than that.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Strategy gameplay — Plan several moves ahead
- Chess & Checkers gameplay — The oldest strategy games there are
- Added to our catalogue from a 2021 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Chess Mania free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Chess Mania costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Chess Mania runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Chess Mania on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Chess Mania?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — select units and place buildings; Left click — confirm placement.
Can I play Chess Mania fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Chess Mania?
Chess Mania is a board game built around strategy and chess & checkers. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
