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Follow the steps for Chess Online
Open Chess Online, check the instructions and begin a round. Checkmate the opposing king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the local / basic computer mode shown on the page. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
What the game asks you to do
Checkmate the opposing king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.
The steps to play
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the 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 the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Put the rules into context
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
Keep this in mind
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
More answers before you play
While learning, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
Before I begin, how do I control Chess Online?
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
When I return, 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?
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.
When I return, which play mode does Chess Online use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
