About TheShortListAu

Our website brings together browser-based chess activities for players who enjoy strategy, practice and friendly competition. Choose an option below and explore at your own pace.

Explore Chess

Choose from online play, puzzles, guided practice and board analysis.

Play chess online
Chess puzzles
Chess practice
Chess analysis board

Ways to Enjoy Chess

Start a match, solve a puzzle, practise key positions or explore ideas on an analysis board.

Play Online

Choose an online chess option and follow the on-screen instructions to begin.

Practise Tactics

Work through chess puzzles and look for checks, captures and tactical opportunities.

Play at Your Own Pace

Take time to consider each move, test different ideas and learn through regular play.

What This Site Is

A simple place to discover online chess activities for different interests and experience levels.

TheShortListAu brings useful chess options together on one clear, easy-to-browse page.

Chessboard and pieces

What You Will Find

Online matches, chess puzzles, guided practice and a board for exploring positions and possible moves.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Choose the activity that suits you and spend as much time as you like considering each position.


Built for Small Screens

The linked chess experiences are designed to work across common desktop, tablet and mobile browsers.

Why It Stays Simple

The page focuses on clear choices, useful chess activities and straightforward navigation.

Chess in One Place

Browse the available options whenever you want to play, solve a puzzle, practise or analyse a position.

  • Chess games
  • Chess puzzles
  • Chess practice
  • Board analysis

Got Questions?

Helpful information about using the website and choosing a chess activity.

A simple website that links to online chess play, puzzles, practice and analysis tools.

The listed chess activities run in a web browser. Device compatibility may vary by provider.

Scroll to the chess section, choose an activity and follow the instructions on the page that opens.

Yes. Beginners can use the puzzle and practice options to become familiar with common positions and ideas.

Yes. The puzzles section is designed to help players recognise tactical opportunities on the board.

Yes. Every title runs on smartphones and tablets, iOS or Android, in the browser you already use.

Account requirements depend on the chess activity you select. Check the information shown by the provider.

Links to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy are available in the navigation and footer.

Choose Your Next Chess Activity

Play a match, solve a puzzle, practise key positions or explore the analysis board.