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How to play Chess Online
The WHWYBK guide to Chess Online starts with control confidence. Your task is to checkmate the opposing king. Use the controls below and follow the example to get started.
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.
Control confidence
Check the controls before starting. On a touch screen, keep the game area visible and use the labelled buttons where they are provided.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king.
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.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
Common questions
What completes a round?
Checkmate the opposing king.
Which controls should I use?
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
What can I play here?
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.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.