What is ICC ChessClub?
ICC Chessclub, formerly known as the Internet Chess Club, is an online chess platform where players can play chess, solve puzzles, compete, improve their game and take part in a range of chess activities.
ICC offers a modern web experience as well as mobile apps for iOS and Android. Players can find games 24/7, challenge other players, solve puzzles, analyze games, follow leaderboards and participate in features such as Puzzle Quest, Daily Puzzle, Missions and Achievements.
ICC combines more than 30 years of online chess history with a modern platform completely rebuilt for today's players.
What can you do on ICC?
On ICC, players can:
- Play chess online against other players 24/7.
- Play against bot personalities with different playing strengths.
- Solve chess puzzles and take on the Daily Puzzle.
- Progress through Puzzle Quest.
- Complete Missions and earn Achievements.
- Compete on leaderboards.
- Analyze games and review positions.
- Watch live games.
- Access chess videos, articles and other learning content.
Built for today
ICC was completely rebuilt and relaunched in 2024, replacing both the previous website and the legacy chess server with a new platform.
Today, ICC offers a modern browser-based experience along with dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Play chess 24/7
ICC has players online around the clock, so you can find games 24/7.
Players can quickly start a game, challenge specific opponents, or play against bot personalities with different playing strengths. ICC supports a range of time controls and playing styles.
More ways to play and progress
ICC offers more than traditional online games. Players can solve puzzles, take on the Daily Puzzle, progress through Puzzle Quest, complete Missions, earn Achievements and compete on leaderboards.
These features give players additional goals and ways to engage with chess beyond individual games.
Improve your game
ICC gives players tools and content to help them improve.
Players can analyze their games with a modern chess engine (Stockfish), review positions, solve puzzles, watch live games and access chess videos, articles and learning content.
Free and Premium access
ICC offers free online chess play, with Premium membership providing access to additional features and content.
A pioneer of online chess
Founded in 1995, ICC helped shape the early world of online chess and became one of the major global chess communities of the internet era.
Today, ICC continues that history through a completely rebuilt platform focused on modern online play, puzzles, progression features and a broad chess experience across web and mobile.
Last updated: September 2026