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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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the local / basic computer mode shown on the page. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
For my first round, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Chess Online?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
What should I watch out for in Chess Online?
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.
On this playing page, which play mode does Chess Online use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.