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Battle of the Minds

A timed chess puzzle game for desktop, played in landscape orientation with mouse-based clicks to plan each move. You work against a clock, solving positions to find the best move before time expires, with faster answers earning a higher score. It runs directly in the browser with no installation needed.

Battle of the Minds — play free online

About this game

Battle of the Minds is a fast-paced chess puzzle game that puts your strategic thinking and decision-making skills to the test under intense time pressure! Choose between 3-minute or 6-minute challenges and solve as many chess puzzles as possible before time runs out. Each puzzle presents a critical game situation where you must find the best move to checkmate, gain material, or secure a winning position. The faster you solve, the higher you score! Compete against players worldwide, climb the leaderboard, and prove you have the sharpest mind in the ultimate chess showdown. Do you have what it takes to dominate the Battle of the Minds?

How to play

Click and plan the moves

Questions people ask

Can I play Battle of the Minds online for free?
Yes. Open Battle of the Minds in this browser and press Play. There is no download or account required.
Do I need to install Battle of the Minds?
No. The game runs inside the browser page, so there is nothing to install.
Does Battle of the Minds work on mobile?
This game does not list touch controls. For the best experience, use a keyboard and mouse.