A lightweight, serverless chess experience designed for fast, frictionless play. Start a game, share a link, and challenge a friend — no accounts, no logins, no data collection.
New Game Setup
Choose your side and share the link with a friend.
How It Works
1x1Chess uses a lightweight, serverless architecture where all game logic runs directly in your browser. When you start a match, a unique URL is generated that contains the full board state, allowing you to share it instantly with a friend. No accounts, databases, or logins are required — just a clean, fast, peer‑to‑peer style experience.
Why We Built It
Most online chess platforms require accounts, matchmaking systems, or persistent storage. 1x1Chess was built for players who simply want to start a quick game with a friend without friction. The goal is to provide a pure, minimalist chess experience that respects user privacy and keeps the focus on the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account?
No. 1x1Chess requires no login or registration. Your identity is managed entirely through the private game links you share.
Is my game data stored anywhere?
No. All game logic runs locally in your browser, and the board state is encoded only in the URL you share. We do not maintain a database of games or moves.
Can I play on mobile?
Yes. The interface is optimized for both desktop and mobile browsers. You can even add 1x1Chess to your home screen as a PWA for a full-screen experience.