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Chess Online: what to know before playing
Chess Online gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Checkmate the opposing king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
The order of play
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
See the idea in action
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A mistake to avoid
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.
A few questions answered
On this playing page, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
As a new player, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
What should I watch out for in Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
While reading the Guide, 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.
Which play mode does Chess Online use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.