QuickChess

Play chess instantly from your browser toolbar with AI opponents

What's New in Version 1.1.0 NEW Difficulty Level: Grandmaster. Our strongest AI yet, looking up to several moves ahead with advanced positional evaluation. Smooth-Motion Engine: Complete internal refactor to fix UI or browser lag during deep calculations. Smart Resumption: If you close the popup while the AI is thinking, the game now automatically resumes the calculation the next time you open it. Optimized Layout: Relaxed UI constraints for better display on high-DPI monitors and scaled screens. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chess without breaking your flow. QuickChess lets you challenge an AI opponent directly from your browser — without opening a separate website or app. Your game stays active as you switch between tabs, making it perfect for a quick move while coding, researching, or working. Why QuickChess? Play While You Work: Game progress is saved, so you can make a move, switch tabs, and return later — the board stays exactly where you left it. Smart AI Opponents: Choose Easy, Medium, Hard or GrandMaster to match your skill and mood. Instant Access: One click on the extension icon and you're in the game — no logins, no loading screens. Distraction-Free: No ads, no unnecessary features — just pure chess. Perfect For: *Developers: The perfect "compile-time" companion. *Productivity Hackers: Quick mental resets between deep-work sessions. *Chess Purists: A distraction-free environment to practice tactics. Clean & Private: No ads, no tracking, no account required. Just 64 squares and your next move. How it works: Install QuickChess from the Chrome Web Store. Click the QuickChess icon anytime you want to play. Make a move, switch tabs, and return when you're ready — your game will still be there.