Chess with a Computer

Whether you're a casual dabbler or a grandmaster in training, this sleek, no-frills chess game lets you toggle between thinking solo against five increasingly smug AI opponents or sitting across from a friend for a proper, screen-shared showdown. The controls are as simple as they should be (drag, drop, outwit), the interface keeps things clean with optional sound and your choice of a light or dark board, and the game politely tracks your wins and losses by difficulty so you can see just how far you've come, or how far you have to go. The pieces play by international rules, so no funny business, and yes, the pawns can promote and the knights still move in Ls. It's a perfect pick for anyone who misses their old wooden set or wants to brush up their strategy skills between laundry loads. Fun fact: Did you know the longest official chess game took over 20 hours and 269 moves? This one's way more forgiving.