Welcome to ChessNova
A modern chess universe. Sharpen your mind, climb the ranks and become a grandmaster of the board.
A modern chess universe. Sharpen your mind, climb the ranks and become a grandmaster of the board.
Choose a username to begin your ascent
Tap an opponent to continue
Themes restyle the whole app, the board and the piece colors to match.
ChessNova is a modern, beautifully crafted chess experience built for players of every level — from curious beginners taking their first steps to seasoned tacticians chasing mastery.
Face off against 30 hand-crafted AI rivals, each with a distinct personality and a world-standard rating from 100 all the way up to 2000. Every opponent you defeat pushes your own rating higher, following a genuine Elo-based system, so your progress always feels earned and meaningful.
Prefer company? Challenge a friend in local Two Player mode on the same device, with full timer support. Whether you play a lightning bullet game or a relaxed match with no time limit at all, ChessNova adapts to your pace.
Sharpen your instincts with intelligent move hints, celebrate milestones through 20 unlockable achievements, and watch your growth unfold on the analytics dashboard with day-by-day win-rate tracking.
Make it yours: switch between 5 elegant themes that restyle the entire interface, board and pieces, toggle immersive sound effects and unwind to the ambient lobby soundtrack.
ChessNova is designed to be fast, fluid and fully responsive — flawless on phones, tablets and desktops alike. No sign-ups, no clutter. Just you, the board, and the endless beauty of the royal game.
Version 1.0.0Developer: Kasra Hojjatifar© 2026 ChessNova
Crafted with passion for the game of kings. Thank you for playing.