THE PLAYBOOK · GZDINGZAN
Chess Online: a guide for your next round
Choose a round of Chess Online and settle into its rules. Checkmate the opposing king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
Bring this focus to a round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
The objective of a round
Checkmate the opposing king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Making your moves
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A closer look at one example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
Notice this detail
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Game-specific help
Before I begin, what is the goal of Chess Online?
For clarity: Checkmate the opposing king.
For this browser game, how do I control Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
While learning, what example helps explain Chess Online?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
For this browser game, 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.
As a new player, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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.