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How to play Chess Online
Start Chess Online by looking at the playing area and its controls. Checkmate the opposing king. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
Play on one device with a friend or against the basic computer opponent. Repetition and the fifty-move rule trigger an automatic draw here; there is no internet matchmaking or tournament clock.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- Select local play or basic computer.
- Choose a piece and a legal target.
- Castling, en passant and promotion obey king-safety rules.
- Use the promotion selector before moving to the last rank.
- Undo or New game restarts play.
Controls
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Checkmate the opposing king.
As a new player, how do I control Chess Online?
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
What example helps explain Chess Online?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
What format does Chess Online offer?
Play on one device with a friend or against the basic computer opponent. Repetition and the fifty-move rule trigger an automatic draw here; there is no internet matchmaking or tournament clock.
Before I begin, which play mode does Chess Online use?
The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.