Two Player Games With No Account Required
Creating an account to play a game is friction. Sometimes you want to play in the next 30 seconds. These are the fastest paths to a two-player strategy game with no registration required.
Options
Raichu — Local PvP
0 seconds to startGo to /play, select PvP mode. Both players use the same screen, passing the device or sitting across from each other.
Raichu — vs AI
0 seconds to startGo to /play, select vs AI. Play against the computer immediately. No login, no setup.
Lichess — vs AI
0 seconds to startVisit lichess.org. Click Play with the computer. Choose difficulty. Start immediately.
Lichess — Challenge a Friend
30 seconds to share the linkClick Create a game, choose "Invite a friend," copy the link. Your friend opens the link and the game begins. Neither player needs an account.
Pychess — Chess Variants
30 seconds to share the linkVisit pychess.org. Create a game with a friend link. Works the same way as Lichess but covers more variants.
When You Do Want an Account
An account is useful when you want to track your ELO rating, see your game history, and find rated matches against players at your level. Raichu supports ranked play with account-based ELO tracking. But none of that is required for your first game.