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Chess Online: a guide for your next round
Chess Online gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Checkmate the opposing king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the local / basic computer mode shown on the page. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
The goal to keep in mind
Checkmate the opposing king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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.
Making selections and moves
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.
Try this example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
Check this before moving on
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
A few questions answered
What is the goal of Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Checkmate the opposing king.
Before I begin, how do I control Chess Online?
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
Before I begin, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Select local play or basic computer.
For this browser game, do I need an account or a payment for Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
When I return, how can I find Chess Online again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While learning, how do I report an issue with Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
