THE PLAYBOOK · YUNQITEA
Understand the basics of Chess Online
Make Chess Online your next activity in the game library. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
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. Make the next step deliberately.
What counts as success
Checkmate the opposing king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
How your actions work
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
An example before you play
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.
Helpful answers for players
For this browser game, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Chess Online?
The key detail is this: 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.
On this playing page, 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.
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.