Play chess against Magnus Jr.
Magnus Jr. plays at 1900 Elo. The top of the ladder - opening theory first, then the engine's best move, every move. The game starts the moment the page loads; hints, takebacks and the clickable move list are right beside the board.
How Magnus Jr. plays
The top of the ladder. Magnus Jr. searches deepest of all the bots: real book theory in the opening, then the engine's best move on every single turn - no noise, no mercy, no gifts.
How to beat Magnus Jr.
Nobody beats Magnus Jr. with tricks. Play your most solid chess, take the draw when the position offers it, and treat every game as a lesson: the review will show what the engine saw and you did not.
The other bots
Pip (400)Just learned the rules. Hangs pieces, misses mate - beat your first opponent here.Sunny (700)Knows the pieces, forgets to look twice. A fair first rival.Ada (1000)Plays real openings and takes what you leave hanging.Boris (1300)Club-night strength: solid, tactical, punishes carelessness.Vera (1600)Sharp and patient. You will need a plan, not just moves.Play against all six bots
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