THE PLAYBOOK · 78JMW
How to play Chess Online
Make Chess Online your next activity in the game library. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
How do I control Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
What example helps explain Chess Online?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
For clarity: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
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.
As a new player, 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.
