THE PLAYBOOK · SDYZ85
How to play Chess Online
Choose a round of Chess Online and settle into its rules. Checkmate the opposing king. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
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.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Compare the situation with the worked example. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Chess Online?
For clarity: Checkmate the opposing king.
While learning, how do I control Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
For this browser game, what format does Chess Online offer?
The key detail is this: 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 a quick reminder, 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.