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Chess Online: rules and examples
Choose a round of Chess Online and settle into its rules. Checkmate the opposing king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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 more deliberate round
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.
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.
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.
The controls to know
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Put the rules into context
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Check this before moving on
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.
Further help with the game
Before I begin, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Checkmate the opposing king.
While reading the Guide, 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
On this playing page, what format does Chess Online offer?
For clarity: 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 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.