← All the ways to play

Quick match

Three new friends,
one click away.

Pick a clock and step into the queue. We’ll pull up three players near your rating, split you into two teams, and drop you straight onto the boards — no lobby, no waiting around for invites.

The fastest way in

Play now

Pick your clock and we’ll seat you with three players near your rating. The search starts close to home and widens by 25 rating points every 15 seconds — for as long as it takes to fill the table.

  1. ±50 to start
  2. ±75 at 0:15
  3. ±100 at 0:30
  4. …wider until you’re seated

Checking whether you’re already in line…

Other ways to play

Challenge a player

Call out a friend or rival by name.

Host a private game

Set a table for four and share the code.

Join with a code

Someone’s hosting? Take your seat.