Terms & Conditions
Last updated: July 13, 2026
Welcome to play chess online. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below. They are not long or complicated, but they do matter. Please take a moment to read through them before you start playing.
1. Acceptance of Terms
When you access or use playchessonline.cn, you automatically agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of them, you should not use the site. We may update these terms periodically, and continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms. It is a good idea to check this page occasionally.
These terms apply to all visitors regardless of location. If specific laws in your country or region conflict with any provision here, those local laws may override that particular clause, but the rest of the terms remain in effect.
2. Use of the Service
play chess online is a free, web-based chess platform. You may use it for personal, educational, or recreational purposes. You may not use the site for any illegal activity, to attempt to disrupt service, to overload our servers, to scrape content without permission, or to embed our pages on another site without attribution. Basically, play chess and have fun. Do not try to break things.
We reserve the right to block or restrict access for any user who violates these terms or engages in behavior that could harm the site or its visitors. Since no accounts are required, blocking typically happens at the IP level.
3. Intellectual Property
The play chess online website, including its design, text, graphics, logo, and code, is owned by us and protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission. The chess game embedded on the site is provided by GamePix and is subject to their respective intellectual property terms.
You are welcome to link to our site from your own website, blog, or social media. You may also share URLs from our site. What you may not do is present our content as your own or use our branding in a way that implies endorsement without our consent.
4. Game Embeds
The chess game available on our site is embedded from GamePix, a third-party game provider. We do not own the game software, and we are not responsible for its functionality, performance, or content. GamePix operates the game under their own terms and policies. If you encounter bugs, glitches, or gameplay issues, these are typically on the GamePix side and outside our control.
By playing the embedded game, you also agree to GamePix's terms of service and privacy policy, which govern your use of their software. We recommend reviewing their policies if you have concerns about data collection or usage within the game itself.
5. Limitation of Liability
play chess online is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the site will be available at all times, free of errors, or compatible with every device. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, or emotional distress from losing a chess game you definitely should have won.
If a court finds us liable despite this disclaimer, our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to use this site. Since the site is free, that amount is zero.
6. Indemnification
You agree not to hold us responsible for any damage, loss, or legal action resulting from your use of play chess online. If a third party brings a claim against us related to your actions on the site, you agree to cooperate in our defense and, where applicable, cover costs we incur due to your conduct.
7. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes will be noted with a brief summary. Your continued use of the site after any revision constitutes acceptance of the new terms. If you disagree with the changes, stop using the site.
8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from your use of play chess online shall be resolved in the courts of the relevant jurisdiction in China. If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in full effect.
9. Contact
Questions about these terms? Want to report a violation or request a clarification? Email admin@playchessonline.cn and we will get back to you as soon as we can.