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Against Human-Like Chess Bots
Play, practice, and puzzle with over 600 of the world's most realistic chess bots.
No pressureNo waitingNo cheating
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IMJohn Bartholomew
My first chess opponent was a 72-level Excalibur tabletop, and I credit it for my biggest leap in improvement.
Chessiverse makes training even more fun and instructive because the bots play like humans, each with a unique style and personality!
From Beginner to Grandmaster,
with real Elo Ratings
Paeonia Castling 
Age 78 | Herbalist
Cookie 
Age 32 | Patisserie Chef Apprentice
Olaf Iceberg 
Age 45 | Glaciologist
Ethan Snide 
Age 28 | Obnoxious kid
Hana Biisho 
Age 36 | Journalist
600+PersonaPlay™ Bots
Custom Opening Repertoires &
Unique Styles
Every bot starts differently—just like real players. Each has a unique opening book built from millions of human games, tailored to match their style and strength.
Play Your Way — Rated or Casual, Fast or Slow
Choose the game pace that fits your mood. Whether you're in for a quick 3-minute blitz match, a balanced 10-minute rapid match, or a relaxed 30-minute deep dive — Chessiverse lets you control.
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Challenges
NewSpeedrun
Start at the bottom and climb your way up the rating ladder, beating more and more difficult bots.
NewChess Club Challenge
Climb the ranks from friendly games outside the club to a final battle against the resident club superstar.
Weekly Challenge
A rotating event every week with a new theme—could be positional play, time pressure, or weird bot personalities.
Daily Endgame
One tricky endgame setup per day. You only get one chance—can you play it like a master?
Guess the Elo
Play against a mystery bot and guess how strong (or weak) it is. The closer your guess, the more points you earn!
Courses
We're introducing Chessiverse courses, starting with IM John Bartholomew's awaited Scandinavian course. Don't memorize, master!
NewThe Comprehensive Scandinavian
IM John Bartholomew's long awaited Scandinavian course is now live on Chessiverse!
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- 600+ PersonaPlay™ bots—every style, every level
- Unlimited Challenges—daily matchup, Speedruns and more
- Guess the Elo—play against a mystery bot and guess it's strength
- Course Discounts—enjoy Chessiverse courses at a lower price
- Premium Videos—weekly videos from IM John Bartholomew and guests
- More surprises inside—we're always adding more for Premium users
FAQ
About Chessiverse
- What is Chessiverse?
- What makes Chessiverse different from other online chess platforms?
- Is Chessiverse free?
The Chessiverse Bots
- Are there different levels of difficulty?
- What makes the bots in Chessiverse unique?
600+ PersonaPlay™
Bots
From fast attackers to stubborn defenders—every bot plays with a unique style
What's PersonaPlay™?
Learn Through Genuine
Human-like Play
Master openings, tactics, endgames, and puzzles—with opponents who make human mistakes
Track Real
Progress
Get bot ratings, game stats, and streaks—see your growth over time and breakthrough moments