Poponder

A new chess position every day. Decide who's better — White, Black, or equal — before the clock runs out. Track your streak and climb the rankings.

Got a good eye for chess? Poponder challenges you to evaluate real chess game positions under time pressure: White advantage, Black advantage, or an equal position?

HOW TO PLAY Every position comes from a real game evaluated by the most powerful engines. Decide who has the advantage before the countdown ends. The faster and more accurate you are, the more points you score.

THREE LEVELS, AT YOUR OWN PACE • Beginner — 60 seconds per position, clear advantages. • Advanced — 30 seconds, more subtle evaluations. • Grandmaster — 10 seconds, razor-thin margins. Only for the fastest players.

Each mode is independent: play one, play them all, or switch whenever you like.

COMPETE ON THE RANKINGS Check your position on the leaderboards for each mode as you take on players from around the world.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Detailed statistics for every mode: accuracy, average score, response time, active-day streak, and your best day.

CUSTOMIZATION Choose between several board colours, turn sounds on or off, and customise your profile with an avatar and your country flag.

New positions every day. How much do you really know about chess?