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Chess Online: rules and examples
Open Chess Online, check the instructions and begin a round. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
How to proceed
- 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.
Using the playing area
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Put the rules into context
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
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. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Questions about this game
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Checkmate the opposing king.
On this playing page, 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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
For clarity: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
While reading the Guide, 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.
As a new player, 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.