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Chess Online: rules and examples
Make Chess Online your next activity in the game library. Checkmate the opposing king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
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 small practice goal
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. Make the next step deliberately.
The challenge in front of you
Checkmate the opposing king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
How to proceed
- 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 to interact with the game
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.
Learn from a sample situation
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
An important reminder
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Read these answers for extra help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Chess Online?
For clarity: Checkmate the opposing king.
As a new player, how do I control Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
While reading the Guide, 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?
The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
