THE PLAYBOOK · YSXBH
Getting started with Chess Online
Make Chess Online your next activity in the game library. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
A focus for your next round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Checkmate the opposing king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Making your moves
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
A few questions answered
For my first round, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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 this browser game, 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.