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How to play Chess Online
Choose a round of Chess Online and settle into its rules. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Chess Online?
For clarity: Checkmate the opposing king.
As a new player, how do I control Chess Online?
For clarity: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
When I return, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
While learning, 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.
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.
