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How to play Chess Online
Bring your attention to one round of Chess Online. Checkmate the opposing king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
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. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
What is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
When I return, how do I control Chess Online?
For clarity: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
While learning, what example helps explain Chess Online?
The key detail is this: 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.
For a quick reminder, 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.
Before I begin, 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.