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How to play Chess Online
Make Chess Online your next activity in the game library. Checkmate the opposing king. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the local / basic computer mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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. Keep the objective visible.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
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. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Chess Online?
For clarity: 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?
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The key detail is this: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
While learning, what format does Chess Online offer?
For clarity: 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 learning, which play mode does Chess Online use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.