blitzchess.sh
Blitz chess, live on port 22.
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Details
- Live matchmaking with reconnects to active games.
- Play from any terminal, no client software needed.
- One time control, 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment.
- Move pieces with your mouse or enter moves with SAN or UCI notation.
- Sixel terminal support (Windows Terminal, iTerm2, WezTerm, Ghostty, foot) recommended for best experience.
- Run
ssh-keygenbefore joining if you want a persistent account.
Host Key
Verify the host key on first connect:
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How It Works
Go server with SQLite storage.
Made with Bubble Tea and Wish.
The TUI supports cursor selection, mouse clicks when available, and game controls from the terminal.
Why SSH? Because it's kinda neat.