Play Chess With a Friend Online: Private Rooms

Create a private room and share the 6-digit code, or join your friend's room. The game starts as soon as both players are in.

Private rooms with a 6-digit code
Offer draws or resign any time
Works on phone, tablet and desktop

A private SuperChess room: share the 6-digit code and play chess with a friend

Why play on SuperChess

Private rooms

Create a room and share the 6-digit code. Only your friend can join.

Real-time play

Moves sync instantly over WebSocket with server-side chess clocks.

Draws and resigns

Offer a draw, accept or decline, or resign like a real game.

How it works

Create a room

Pick a time control and tap Create Room.

Share the code

Send the 6-digit code to your friend by chat or message.

Play together

The game starts as soon as your friend joins with the code.

Frequently asked questions

How do I play chess with a friend online?

Create a room, share the 6-digit code and your friend joins it from SuperChess. The game starts automatically.

Does my friend need an account?

No. Your friend can join as a guest; an account only keeps your history and stats.

Can we choose the time control?

Yes. The room creator picks bullet, blitz, rapid or classical before creating the room.

Is it free?

Yes. Playing chess with friends on SuperChess is completely free.