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A practical guide to Chess Online
Read the aim of Chess Online, then make your first move. Checkmate the opposing king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
Something to practise
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Input guidance
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Learn from a sample situation
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Pay attention to this rule
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions about this game
What is the goal of Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Checkmate the opposing king.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Chess Online?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
For a quick reminder, 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.
Which play mode does Chess Online use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.