1200 ELO Chess Bot: Play Ember Free
Ember is the 1200 ELO chess bot on ChessRank, one of twelve bots on a ladder from 0 to 3000 ELO. Play Ember free right here in your browser, with no login, no ads and no daily limit.
Ember rarely gives a piece away for nothing. Games are decided by short tactics and by who makes the last real mistake, so careful calculation starts to matter more than quick tricks. Beating Ember regularly is a good sign that you are ready for the second half of the ladder.
How to beat Ember
Calculate one move deeper
The bot spots simple tactics, so check its reply to your idea, and your answer to that reply, before you commit.
Improve your worst piece
When nothing tactical is happening, find your least active piece and give it a better square.
Know your endgames
Many games reach an endgame. Rook endgames and an active king decide a lot of points at this level.
How to play Ember
Choose your colour
Ember 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 1200 ELO chess bot?
Ember plays to a target of 1200 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 1200 player makes instead of playing perfectly and then blundering on purpose.
Is playing the 1200 ELO bot free?
Yes. Playing Ember is completely free, with no ads, no login and no daily limit, because the engine runs in your own browser.
What if Ember is too easy or too hard?
Win comfortably and move up to Atlas at 1400 ELO. Lose every game and drop down to Quill at 1000 ELO. Close games against a bot near your level teach you the most.
Can I review my game against Ember?
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.