THE PLAYBOOK · SZQILUFENG
Read before your next round of Chess Online
Try Chess Online at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Checkmate the opposing king. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the local / basic computer mode shown on the page. 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.
Build familiarity through play
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
Aim for this result
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
The steps to 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.
The controls to know
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
Pay attention to this rule
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Questions that come up during play
For this browser game, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Checkmate the opposing king.
For this browser game, how do I control Chess Online?
For clarity: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
While learning, what example helps explain Chess Online?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
For clarity: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
When I return, what format does Chess Online offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.