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Read before your next round of Chess Online
Chess Online gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Checkmate the opposing king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Give this approach a try
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
Follow the example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Where a round can go wrong
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
More answers before you play
For my first round, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
While learning, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: 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.
Before I begin, 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?
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.
On this playing page, which play mode does Chess Online use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
When I return, where should I start with Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Select local play or basic computer.
Do I need an account or a payment for Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While learning, how can I find Chess Online again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.