No Online Interaction With Strangers
We believe a learning environment should be free from distractions and potential risks. That's whyChessBotBuddies explicitly does NOT include:
- Online multiplayer matchmaking
- Chat, messaging, or voice
- Friend systems
- Public profiles
- Interaction with unknown players
Safe Ways to Play
Play vs Bots
Play against friendly AI opponents with adjustable difficulty.
- AI-only opponents
- Designed for learning
- Zero pressure
Pass-and-Play
Play locally on one shared device with a friend or family member.
- Physically present players
- Trusted friends & family
- Great for classrooms
Learning Comes First
We prioritize education, curiosity, and confidence over competition. Our goal is to build a foundation for lifelong enjoyment of chess.
We Encourage
- • Understanding mistakes
- • Coach-style feedback
- • Confidence-building
We Avoid
- • Competitive toxicity
- • Rating pressure
- • Social comparison
Safety by Design
We achieve safety through intentional feature exclusion rather than moderation. Because there are no communication channels, there is no need for chat filters or moderators.
Advertisements displayed on ChessBotBuddies are non-interactive and do not require user engagement.
“ChessBotBuddies will remain a learning-first, safety-first chess experience.”