1000 ELO Chess Bot: Play Quill Free
Quill is the 1000 ELO chess bot on ChessRank, one of twelve bots on a ladder from 0 to 3000 ELO. Play Quill free right here in your browser, with no login, no ads and no daily limit.
At 1000 the tactics start coming back at you. Quill punishes loose pieces and finds simple forks of its own, so every move needs a quick check of your opponent's checks, captures and threats. 1000 ELO is a milestone many players aim for, which makes Quill a natural benchmark.
How to beat Quill
Look for double attacks
Forks and pins decide most games here. Every move, look for a square where one of your pieces attacks two targets at once.
Checks, captures, threats
Before you move, list the bot's checks, captures and threats. Most lost games at this level come from missing one of them.
Develop, then attack
Bring out your knights and bishops, castle, and only then go after the king. A sound start leaves the bot fewer tactics to find.
How to play Quill
Choose your colour
Quill 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 1000 ELO chess bot?
Quill plays to a target of 1000 ELO. Like every bot from 200 to 2000 it is a real Stockfish engine held back to its rating, so it makes the kind of mistakes a 1000 player makes instead of playing perfectly and then blundering on purpose.
Is playing the 1000 ELO bot free?
Yes. Playing Quill is completely free, with no ads, no login and no daily limit, because the engine runs in your own browser.
What if Quill is too easy or too hard?
Win comfortably and move up to Ember at 1200 ELO. Lose every game and drop down to Wren at 800 ELO. Close games against a bot near your level teach you the most.
Can I review my game against Quill?
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.