0 ELO Chess Bot: Play Pip Free
Pip is the 0 ELO chess bot on ChessRank, one of twelve bots on a ladder from 0 to 3000 ELO. Play Pip free right here in your browser, with no login, no ads and no daily limit.
Pip plays the worst legal move in every position, on purpose. Before each move she checks every option and picks the one that hurts her own position the most, so she hangs pieces, walks into checkmate and turns down free material. That makes Pip the gentlest first opponent there is: you see how a game is won from the first move to the final checkmate.
How to beat Pip
Take what is free
Before every move, check whether the bot left a piece undefended. At this level most games are won by simply collecting free material.
Keep your pieces safe
After each bot move, ask what it now attacks. Moving or defending an attacked piece is half of winning at this level.
Finish with checkmate
Once you are ahead, trade pieces, promote a pawn and practise the basic mates with a queen or a rook. Ask Chess Coach for a hint if you cannot find the mate.
How to play Pip
Choose your colour
Pip is already selected above. Pick White, Black or Random and, if you like, a clock.
Play and ask for help
Move by dragging or tapping. Ask Chess Coach for a hint or take a move back whenever you want.
Review and climb
When the game ends, get a full Stockfish review with your accuracy. Win comfortably and move up to the next bot.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is the 0 ELO chess bot?
Pip is rated 0 because she plays the worst legal move in every position, on purpose. She is the weakest chess opponent possible, weaker than any 1 ELO bot.
Is playing the 0 ELO bot free?
Yes. Playing Pip is completely free, with no ads, no login and no daily limit, because the engine runs in your own browser.
What if Pip is too easy or too hard?
Pip is the first rung of the ladder. Once you win comfortably, move up to Bramble at 200 ELO.
Can I review my game against Pip?
Yes. When the game ends you get a full Stockfish game review with accuracy for both sides and every brilliant move, mistake and blunder marked, the same review you can run on your chess.com and lichess games.