About CHESS5.RU

Rapid chess online for more thoughtful games

Rapid is better when you want time to calculate without moving all the way to long classical sessions. CHESS5.RU makes those games easy to launch in the browser.

Rapid controls with enough time to think

Rapid gives you more room for accurate moves than blitz while still keeping the match compact enough for regular online play.

  • 10+0 for balanced fast games
  • 15+10 for steadier positional play
  • A strong middle ground between blitz and long sessions

Good for training and friend matches

Rapid is often the most practical format for training games, opening work, and direct matches with friends who want more than a sprint.

  • Invite links for private matches
  • Simple browser setup
  • Clear time-control labels and live game flow