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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. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Checkmate the opposing king.
When I return, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
While learning, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
When I return, 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.
When I return, 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.
