Play chess against Pip
Pip plays at 400 Elo. Just learned the rules. Hangs pieces, misses mate - beat your first opponent here. The game starts the moment the page loads; hints, takebacks and the clickable move list are right beside the board.
How Pip plays
Pip just learned how the pieces move and plays the first idea that looks fun - one move ahead, never two. Pieces get left where they can be taken, forks go unseen, and a mate threat has to be loud before Pip notices it.
How to beat Pip
Keep your pieces defended, take everything Pip leaves hanging, and ask one question every turn: what does this move attack? Win material first; the king will fall on its own.
The other bots
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.Magnus Jr. (1900)The top of the ladder - opening theory first, then the engine's best move, every move.Play against all six bots
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