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Understand the basics of Chess Online
Take a moment with Chess Online before moving to another game. Checkmate the opposing king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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.
An idea for your next attempt
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
The objective of a round
Checkmate the opposing king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Your inputs
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
An example to follow
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
A mistake to avoid
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the goal of Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Checkmate the opposing king.
How do I control Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The key detail is this: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
While learning, what format does Chess Online offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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 a quick reminder, 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.
