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FutChess
Football meets chess
FutChess combines football and chess-inspired strategy in a free, turn-based 6v6 browser game on a 9 × 14 pitch.
Anticipate your opponent, position your players and plan each pass or shot. Football adds stamina, dribbling and probabilities: every decision shapes the next turn.
FutChess is a free tactical football game played in turns in your browser. Two teams of six compete on a 9 × 14 grid.
How does FutChess combine football and chess?
Like chess, it rewards anticipation, positioning and planning. You control football players, pass, dribble and shoot; stamina and probabilities influence the outcome of each play.
How many players are on each team?
Every match is 6v6: one goalkeeper and five outfield players per team.
Is FutChess free?
Yes. Play free in your browser without downloading an app.
Which game modes can I play?
Play online, challenge a bot, invite a friend to a private room or share one device for a local match.
Make FutChess yours
Create an account to customize your team, save your match history, and follow your ELO progress.
Learn the essentials, then discover the deeper tactics on the pitch.
Match basics
Score more goals than your opponent. Each team has one goalkeeper and five outfield players on a 9 × 14 pitch.
Turns and ball actions
Choose 20, 40 or 60 turns per team. Each turn lasts 45 seconds; local matches against the bot have no turn timer.
Each team gets two ball actions per turn. A pass, shot or starting a player’s dribble uses one, even if it fails. Dribbling is charged once per player per turn. Kickoff starts with a pass.
How to win
A two-goal lead ends the match immediately. Otherwise, the team with more goals after both sides complete their turns wins; a tied score ends in a draw.
Learn on the pitch: pass, dribble, defend and launch a counterattack. Follow the highlights and use the real game controls.
5–7 minutes · 6v6 · Attack and defense
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