In the modern educational process, the issue of improving the quality of students' education, their competitive, comprehensive upbringing, and personality formation becomes relevant. The article discusses the specifics and effectiveness of the use of intellectual games in teaching chemistry in comparison with the traditional technology of teaching in the educational process. The methodology of using intellectual games and the content of classes in combination with information and communication technologies is given. The influence of intellectual games on increasing the motivation and interest of students in the lesson, the development of activity and personal qualities in the lesson is monitored.