PenguinChess
Free chess training for all levels - no signup, forever free
PenguinChess launched on June 23, 2026 with 3 votes, #6,658 of 22,647 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches.
What it does
PenguinChess is a complete chess training platform, entirely free and accessible without creating an account. You'll find everything you need to improve your game in one place : Openings : line-by-line interactive training, including custom openings you can create yourself Tactics : unlimited puzzles filterable by theme and Elo level Endgames : theory lessons and practical training against Stockfish at variable Elo No subscription, no account required. Just chess.
Entraîne-toi aux échecs gratuitement et sans inscription : ouvertures, tactiques, finales et analyse avec Stockfish. Plus de 50 000 puzzles disponibles en français.
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