You Love Chess. You Just Don't Love Staring At A Screen For Hours.
Online chess gave you opponents at any hour, a real rating, and games that actually challenge you. But somewhere along the way it stopped feeling like chess. You miss the board.
You miss the weight of a piece in your hand. The moment of picking it up and deciding where it goes. The physical commitment of putting it down. That is chess. That is the part that screens cannot replicate.
The problem was never online play. The problem was that online play took the board away.
Players Around The World Have Already Made The Switch
Online Chess… Now On A Real Board
You don’t have to choose between online play and a real board anymore. With GoChess, every move you make on the board is played online… instantly.
- Your opponent responds
- The game continues
- You’re fully connected
- But everything you feel is real
Connected To
GoChess connects directly to Lichess and Chess.com.
Use your account. Keep your rating. Join games instantly.
Everything works as expected, except now, you play on a real board.
Every Move Syncs Instantly
Pair your Lichess or Chess.com accounts and enjoy playing on a real board against millions of players of any level around the world!
Automatic Move Recognition Built In
You don’t need to enter moves manually.
GoChess detects every move using built-in sensors and sends it directly to your online game. You stay focused on strategy not on pens or devices.
Play Rated Games On A Real Board
Connect GoChess to Lichess or Chess.com and play through your own account. Your rated games, your results, and your progress stay part of your normal online chess journey.
The difference is how the game feels. No more tapping on the screen… you play each move on a real board with real pieces, while the board syncs everything in real time.
A Better Way To Experience Online Chess
Online chess often means long hours on screens.
GoChess changes that.
You stay connected to the online world—but your attention stays on the board.
It’s a more natural, more focused way to play.
Choose Your Platform
New to online play? Or have an existing account? Select your platform and start playing instantly.
Everything is already connected. Your board becomes the interface, and the platform handles matchmaking, ratings, and opponents.
How It Works
Specifications
FAQs
Do I need an existing Chess.com or Lichess account?
Yes. Log in with your existing account inside the GoChess app. Your rating, history, and friends list all carry over.
Are the games rated?
Rated play depends on the platform and game mode you select. Both Chess.com and Lichess support rated games, and GoChess connects to those same games.
Does my opponent need a GoChess board too?
No. Your opponent can play on any device using Chess.com or Lichess as normal. Only you need the board.
What happens when my opponent makes a move?
The GoChess LEDs light up your physical board in real time, showing you exactly where your opponent moved. You then move that piece yourself on the board. It keeps you physically in the game every step of the way.
Which GoChess boards support online play?
All GoChess boards support Chess.com and Lichess integration through the GoChess app.
Is the app free?
Yes. The GoChess app is free to download on iOS and Android.
