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Chess Online: learn through an example
Read the aim of Chess Online, then make your first move. Checkmate the opposing king. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
An example before you play
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.
A useful caution
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.
Game-specific help
As a new player, what is the goal of Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Checkmate the opposing king.
For this browser game, 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?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The key detail is this: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
For my first round, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.