Play chess against Vera
Vera plays at 1600 Elo. Sharp and patient. You will need a plan, not just moves. The game starts the moment the page loads; hints, takebacks and the clickable move list are right beside the board.
How Vera plays
Vera is sharp and patient at once: opens precisely, calculates deeply, converts small advantages without hurry, and hardly ever gives anything back. This is the strength where you need a plan, not just moves.
How to beat Vera
Choose openings you actually know, keep the position solid, and avoid complications you cannot calculate to the end - Vera wins those. Every draw you escape with is a trophy; study each loss with the free review.
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