Chess with webcam reactions
See the thinking, pauses, smiles, and tension that normal online chess hides.
Video chess platform
Video chess for real face-to-face games online.
ChessTV lets two players meet in a private chess room with a live board, camera, voice, chat, clocks, rematches, and game history. It is online chess with the human presence of a video call.
You
Camera and voice on
Friend
Same board, same room
The chessboard remains the center. Live video appears as compact player avatars, so the game feels personal without becoming a video meeting.
Private chess rooms
Invite one friend and approve the join request before the board, video, and chat are visible.
Rematches and room history
Play sequential games with clocks, colors, PGN downloads, stats, and history in the same room.
How video chess works
A private chess video call built around the board.
A ChessTV room combines the parts players already need: the chessboard, clock, camera, microphone, chat, and match history. The room creator invites one friend, approves the request, and then offers a game with a time control and color choice.
1
Create a private room
The host creates a ChessTV room and shares an invite link with one friend.
2
Join on camera or voice
Both players can use voice and optionally turn on compact live video avatars.
3
Offer a game
Choose time control and color, then wait for the opponent to accept the game offer.
4
Play, chat, and rematch
Moves, clocks, draw offers, resignations, chat, and game history stay connected.
Common questions
What is video chess?
Video chess is online chess played with live camera or voice, so players can see and hear each other while using a real chessboard and clock.
Does ChessTV upload or store my video?
No. ChessTV uses WebRTC for live media. The video is transmitted for the call experience and is not uploaded as a recording.
Can I play chess face to face with a friend online?
Yes. ChessTV private rooms are designed for two friends who want a face-to-face chess game with camera, voice, chat, and rematches.