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Learn the rules of Chess Online
Start Chess Online by looking at the playing area and its controls. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
Practice with a purpose
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The challenge in front of you
Checkmate the opposing king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
An example to follow
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Read the matching step again.
A useful caution
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions that come up during play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Chess Online?
For clarity: Checkmate the opposing king.
As a new player, 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?
Keep this in mind: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
For clarity: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
For this browser game, what format does Chess Online offer?
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.
As a new player, 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.