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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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
What is the goal of Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Checkmate the opposing king.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
While reading the Guide, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
When I return, 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.