THE PLAYBOOK · RHEFM
How to play Chess Online
Read the aim of Chess Online, then make your first move. Checkmate the opposing king. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
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.
Controls
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
For my first round, how do I control Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
What should I watch out for in Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
On this playing page, what format does Chess Online offer?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For this browser game, 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.