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Find your footing in Chess Online
Make Chess Online your next activity in the game library. Checkmate the opposing king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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 use the controls
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Avoid this misunderstanding
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
More answers before you play
While learning, 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?
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
As a new player, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
For my first round, 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.
As a new player, 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.
While learning, 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.