# On Chess(dot)com, how do you change the pieces/board colors when playing bots?

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**Category:** The Game Room\
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**Created:** [October 9, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-chess-dot-com-how-do-you-change-the-pieces-board-colors-when-playing-bots/1008621 "2024-10-09T22:42:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 9, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-chess-dot-com-how-do-you-change-the-pieces-board-colors-when-playing-bots/1008621/1 "2024-10-09T22:42:49Z")

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When I play bots, the computer chooses the color of the board and, depending on this month’s theme, sometimes the pieces. Is there a way to change these settings? Thank you.