Checkmate IRL: Chess Clock

your local chess scene, in one place. 2,500+ venues in 60+ countries, events near you, and a clock that turns every game at the board into a rating that's yours.

chess in real life is better. across a real board, against someone sitting opposite you.

checkmate irl is where that chess lives. find the cafés, clubs and parks near you, see who is down to play, then let the chess clock save every game and turn it into a rating that's yours. built for the board, not the screen.

nearby: places and people a map-first view of the chess around you. 2,500+ venues in 60+ countries, from cafés and clubs to parks and play spots, with photos, ratings and comments, and the players nearby.

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

message, then play direct messages between players, with a request-a-game action built into the chat. see someone down to play, then lock it in.

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 a real, algorithm-backed rating from every game you play, built on the glicko system, with your full rating history laid out in detail. show your online and fide ratings on your profile too.

every rival, remembered add friends and keep a head-to-head record against each one. see their games in your feed, and settle it next time you sit down.

clubs create venue clubs tied to your local spot, or social clubs for your friends and city crew. public or private, with announcements, leaderboards and member roles.

tournaments and 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 like any other game.

daily puzzle a fresh mate-in-2 or mate-in-3 every day, with hints, a full solution and your own puzzle rating. works offline too.

streaks and trophy case a streak that counts the weeks you actually play at the board, plus a trophy case for the badges you earn along the way.

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

checkmate irl is where your real chess lives: every place, every rival, every game.

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