Busted Minds Chess brings playing, learning, and improving together in one free chess experience.
PLAY YOUR WAY
• Compete in rated online chess matches
• Challenge friends and other players
• Play locally with two players sharing one device
• Practice against Nova computer opponents
• Explore Chess960 for a different starting position
LEARN AND IMPROVE
• Review completed games with Stockfish analysis
• Understand mistakes with clear move explanations
• Solve chess puzzles and daily challenges
• Follow structured lessons from beginner fundamentals onward
• Build a personalized Chess DNA profile from your game reviews
• Use daily training plans to focus on areas that need improvement
BUILD YOUR CHESS PROFILE
Create a free Busted Minds Account to save progress across devices, maintain ratings, keep game history, earn achievements, join tournaments and clubs, connect with friends, and participate in community features.
You can also play local games, face Nova opponents, explore lessons, solve puzzles, and analyze positions without creating a permanent account.
FREE CHESS WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS
Busted Minds Chess has no advertising and no subscription tier. Game reviews, puzzles, lessons, Nova opponents, and the core chess experience are available without a premium paywall.
Some online, social, cloud-saving, and competitive features require a free account and an internet connection.
Whether you are learning how the pieces move, preparing for competitive games, or reviewing a difficult position, Busted Minds Chess gives you the tools to make your next move stronger.
Play chess, train with Nova, review games, solve puzzles, and learn.