DoBrainGames (DBG) is an independent online platform for chess, Go and Mastermind — no-luck thinking games that have fascinated people for centuries. The idea behind DBG is simple: these games deserve a platform that treats them with the same depth, warmth and social spirit as a real over-the-board game.
Despite many existing platforms, there was still room for something different — something that puts the human connection front and centre, gives coaches and students real freedom, and brings chess and Go players together in one place.
DoBrainGames is currently free to use — no subscriptions, no paywalls. There are no third-party ads; any promotions you may occasionally see are for other projects by the same creator. The coach marketplace currently charges no commission. The plan is to keep things this way, though options are kept open. If you enjoy the platform and want to help keep it alive, a small contribution via Buy Me a Coffee is always appreciated.
DBG is not affiliated with Chess.com, Lichess.org or Online-Go.com. The bridges to Lichess and OGS are built with admiration for those great platforms — they simply ensure there is always someone to play against.
Michiel Smissaert — Dutch, based in Bulgaria.
Chess & Go player, known online as Miguelholandes on Chess.com, Lichess and OGS.
DoBrainGames is a project of Confianta EOOD, Sofia, Bulgaria.
I have lived in eight countries on different continents and speak five languages. That probably explains why I like building platforms where people from different places can meet, play, learn and teach each other.
I am 60 years old, married, and the father of two young sons. That gives me a strong interest in learning, patience, play, and building things that can remain useful over time.
Questions or ideas? Contact page or support@confianta.com.
Confianta EOOD also builds other independent projects: a German language practice app, a t-shirt design generator, a literacy tool for young children, and a skill & habit coaching app.