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Play Chess Online with the rules at hand
Try Chess Online at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Checkmate the opposing king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.
A focus for your next round
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you are aiming for
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
How your actions work
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Follow the example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
An important reminder
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
A few questions answered
As a new player, what is the goal of Chess Online?
For clarity: Checkmate the opposing king.
When I return, how do I control Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
On this playing page, 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.
Before I begin, what format does Chess Online offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
For this browser game, which play mode does Chess Online use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For this browser game, where should I start with Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Select local play or basic computer.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Chess Online?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Chess Online again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Chess Online?
For clarity: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
