Objective
Reach the Finish Line
Bring your king to the eighth rank before your opponent.
Unofficial / Community Driven
Racing Kings Title System The new and improved Racing Kings title system.
What is Racing Kings? ▼
Racing Kings is a unique chess variant where the objective is to race your king to the eighth rank before your opponent. There is no check or checkmate, creating a completely different strategic experience.
Strategy
No Checkmate
Planning and timing replace many traditional chess concepts.
Play
Available on Lichess
One of the most popular chess variants online.
Earn Racing Kings Titles? ▼
Progress through the title ladder and gain recognition within the Racing Kings community.
Highest
RKWC
Racing Kings World Champion
Elite
RKSGM
Super Grandmaster
Elite
RKGM
Grandmaster
Master
RKIM
International Master
Master
RKM
Master
Entry
RKCM
Candidate Master