How to play chess
in Telegram
Launch Web3Chess in Telegram, invite friends, and choose your pace. Enjoy Free Coach practice or explore optional USDT matches.
Free Coach practice · Human matches from 1 USDT · 18+ wagers
No surprises at the board
Free or staked, every player match runs on the same server clock and settles the same way. Here is what happens to your time and your stake.
- Clock
1–60 min per side
Choose 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. There is no increment, and your clock only runs on your move.
- Stake
Free, or from 1 USDT
You are paired with a player on the same stake. Lose the game and you lose your stake.
- Win
95% of the pot
A 5 USDT match credits the winner 9.50 USDT, their stake included. The other 5% covers platform and referral fees.
- Draw
Both stakes returned
Stalemate, an agreed draw, or any other drawn result refunds each player in full.
- First move
30 seconds
3 minutes if you were matched while the app was closed. Miss it and the match is aborted with stakes refunded.
- Disconnect
Your clock keeps running
Reconnect before it reaches 0:00 to play on. If it runs out, you lose on time.
An opening anyone can learn
Open your new arena
Tap Play in Telegram. Web3Chess opens as a Mini App, with your Telegram profile ready to get started. No passwords, seed phrases, or separate app downloads required.
Pick your pace
Choose your time control and match stake. Practise for free with Free Coach, a computer opponent, or join a real-money player match with a USDT stake on GRAM rails.
Meet your next rival
Matchmaking considers your rating, time control, and stake. You can close the Mini App while you wait; the bot notifies you in chat the second an opponent is paired.
Make every move count
Play on the board while the backend engine validates legal moves and tracks the clock. Decided matches immediately settle 95% of the pot to your balance. Withdraw with one tap in bot chat.
Example screens from the Mini App
Choose a stakeA $5.00 stake shows a $9.50 payout if you win. 
Find an opponentYou are paired with the next player waiting at your stake and time. 
Play on the boardShown: free practice with Free Coach, a computer opponent. 
See your resultWinner receives 95% of the pot, including their stake.
Built for competitive chess and real crypto rewards
Start with Free Coach practice and a first-three-games mystery box. USDT-staked player matches remain optional, with the pot and fees shown before you join.
Real crypto chess with instant Telegram matchmaking
Put your tactical mind to work. Choose Bullet, Blitz, or Rapid, set your stake, and play rivals worldwide. Both players commit equal USDT — the winner claims 95% of the combined pot directly to their platform balance.
- Player Stake
- $25.00
- Equal stake
- Combined Pot
- $50.00
- Locked in pot
- Winner Payout
- +$47.50
- 95% payout
Play 3 games to earn a Mystery Box
Complete three qualifying games to claim a free box. The current reward is XP, a 24-hour XP boost, or a gold profile border.
- XP reward250 XP
- XP boost24 hours
- Profile borderGold style
Climb the Leaderboard
Every rated result updates your ELO and your position on the leaderboard.
- Play a rated matchRecord a result
- Build your ratingTrack ELO
- Compare progressView ranks
Earn 2% Match Rake
Share your personal invite link once and collect lifetime commissions across 6 tiers.
100 Levels & Free Coach
Sharpen openings, forks, pins, and endgames with unlimited Free Coach practice.
Equal stakes. A clear winner receipt
Follow the wager flow before playing. The example beside this card explains the steps; it is not a live transaction feed.
Play your way
Can I play chess inside Telegram without another download?
Yes. Web3Chess launches directly inside Telegram as a lightweight Mini App. Tap Play in chat and the full interactive board opens instantly with your Telegram profile — no separate app to install and zero password friction.
Can I practise chess for free?
Yes. Interactive board vision puzzles, opening trainers, and Free Coach games are 100% free with unlimited games. Real-money player matches use optional USDT stakes starting from 1 USDT.
How do I play chess with a friend?
Open the game lobby and tap Create Invite Link, then share it directly in any Telegram chat. Your friend taps the link to enter the match table with matching stakes and real-time synchronized clocks.
Can I play on a computer?
Yes. Play on any desktop browser using Telegram Web authentication, or scan the desktop QR code with your mobile camera to launch the board immediately.
Know the rules
Enjoy the game
Matches run on authoritative server clocks. If your connection drops, reconnect promptly — the clock keeps ticking to guarantee fair pacing for both sides. Support is available 24/7 in the Telegram bot chat.
Read fair play & match rules