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Rules, controls and help for Chess Online
Read the aim of Chess Online, then make your first move. Checkmate the opposing king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
What the game asks you to do
Checkmate the opposing king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
How to interact with the game
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See the idea in action
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
One detail worth checking
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
A few questions answered
When I return, what is the goal of Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Checkmate the opposing king.
How do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
As a new player, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
