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How to play Chess Online
Read the aim of Chess Online, then make your first move. Checkmate the opposing king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
For my first round, how do I control Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
On this playing page, what format does Chess Online offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Chess Online use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
