Game guide · SZXIEZILOU
Read before your next round of Chess Online
Bring your attention to one round of Chess Online. Checkmate the opposing king. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
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 focus for your next round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Your objective
Checkmate the opposing king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
Making selections and moves
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.
Put the rules into context
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Check this before moving on
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Further help with the game
What is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
While learning, how do I control Chess Online?
For clarity: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
While learning, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
For a quick reminder, 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.
For this browser game, what format does Chess Online offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
On this playing page, 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.
Before I begin, where should I start with Chess Online?
For clarity: Select local play or basic computer.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
While reading the Guide, how can I find Chess Online again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
How do I report an issue with Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.