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How to play Chess Online
Choose a round of Chess Online and settle into its rules. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. 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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
What is the goal of Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
When I return, what format does Chess Online offer?
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.
When I return, 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.