Game guide · JIEHUIDB
Making your first moves in Chess Online
Use a short break to learn the rhythm 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.
Practice beyond the first move
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Checkmate the opposing king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See how the rules apply
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
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. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
More answers before you play
On this playing page, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Checkmate the opposing king.
How do I control Chess Online?
For clarity: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Chess Online?
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.
Before I begin, 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.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Chess Online use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
On this playing page, where should I start with Chess Online?
For clarity: Select local play or basic computer.
For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Chess Online?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
On this playing page, 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.
Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.