THE PLAYBOOK · HONGYIWEN
How to play Chess Online
Read the aim of Chess Online, then make your first move. Checkmate the opposing king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the local / basic computer mode shown on the page. 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.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Checkmate the opposing king.
When I return, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Chess Online?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
While learning, what format does Chess Online offer?
For clarity: 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.
Before I begin, 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.
