Checkmate IRL: Chess Clock

new in 2.0: chat and down to play. find players near you, message them, and set up a real game. the chess clock that saves every result.

you played a great game at the café. then it was gone. no record, no rating, nothing to show for it.

checkmate irl is the chess clock that saves it: every result, every rival, and a real rating for your over-the-board chess. built for the board, not the screen.

the clock a full chess clock: bullet, blitz, rapid, classical, or your own time control. one-tap quick start, automatic move counting, and your opponent confirms the result so your record stays honest. works fully offline.

your rating earn a real, algorithm-backed rating from every game you play, built on the glicko system. watch your elo journey climb with detailed charts.

chat (new in 2.0) direct messages between players. see someone down to play nearby, then message them to lock in the game, with a "request a game" button right in the chat.

down to play flag that you want a game at a venue right now, and see who else is up for it near you.

nearby: players & venues a map-first nearby tab. discover 2,500+ chess venues in 60+ countries (cafés, clubs, parks and play spots) with photos, ratings and comments, and find the players around you.

clubs create venue or social clubs, public or private, with announcements, leaderboards and member roles.

tournaments & events run real events from your phone: swiss-style tournaments with automatic pairings, or casual open-play meetups. live standings and results that count toward your rating.

share post shareable result cards for your games and tournaments to instagram, whatsapp and more.

from your first café game to your 100th tournament, checkmate irl is where real chess lives.

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