Rovian · House #28,920

What it is

Calls itself “chess”.

• Calls itself: chess

“Play chess with live video chat”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to chess.com. Rules out “No default recording Video is not recorded by default.”.

• Alternative to: chess.com
• Says it will not: No default recording Video is not recorded by default.

“Rovian puts the person back into online chess. You know who made the move because you see them make it.”

“Rovian vs chess.com”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever.

• Free plan: free forever

“Start as a guest or use a free account for private friend rooms.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Rovian brings chess, live video and voice chat together in your browser for adults aged 18+.”

How it runs

A mobile app and web app for Android and iOS. Hosted in the cloud. Distributed through the App Store and Play Store.

• Kind: mobile · web
• Runs on: Android · iOS
• Runs where: cloud / hosted
• Distributed via: App Store · Play Store

“Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play”

“Play chess with live video chat, right in your browser”

What it works with

Names App Store and Google Play on its pages.

• Names: App Store · Google Play

“Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play”

“Rovian brings chess, live video and voice chat together in your browser for adults aged 18+.”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Stage: beta
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Rovian .co Açık Beta”

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