---
title: "Accept a challenge"
method: POST
path: "/api/challenge/{challengeId}/accept"
tags: ["Challenges"]
---

# Accept a challenge

`POST /api/challenge/{challengeId}/accept`

Accept an incoming challenge.
You should receive a `gameStart` event on the [incoming events stream](#tag/board/GET/api/board/game/stream/{gameId}).

## Path parameters

- `challengeId` string, required

## Query parameters

- `color` 'white' | 'black'

## Response `200`

The challenge was successfully accepted.

- Ok
  - `ok` boolean, required

## Other responses

- `404` — The challenge to accept was not found.

---

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