GrandArena

Just chess. No lessons, no puzzles, no noise — open it and play. Now with a beautiful new board and 8 themes to make it yours.

GrandArena is chess without the friction. Open it and play — no sign-up, no clutter, no lessons to sit through. Just the board.

PLAY YOUR WAY • Play the computer — five levels, from a gentle start to a real fight. Untimed, offline, no account. • Pass & play — two players, one device. Perfect for the sofa. • Play online — rated real-time games with matchmaking, live clocks, and an ELO rating that means something.

BUILT TO GET OUT OF YOUR WAY • The chessboard is always ad-free — paid or not. • Offline-first: the computer and pass-and-play work with no network and no account. • Clean, quiet design. Pick your piece set and board theme. • Sign in with email, Google, or Apple when you want to play online and keep your rating.

ONLINE, DONE RIGHT • Fast matchmaking across 5+0, 10+0, and 3+2 time controls. • Real ratings, leaderboards, and full match history. • See where you rank — globally and in your country.

FAIR PLAY • Anti-cheat protects rated games so your rating is earned.

GrandArena is free. Ads appear only on non-gameplay screens, and a single one-time purchase removes them for good if you'd rather not see them — the board stays ad-free either way.

Just chess. Play anyone.