THE PLAYBOOK · DJCFW
Play Chess Online with the rules at hand
Bring your attention to one round of Chess Online. Checkmate the opposing king. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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 with a purpose
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
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.
Follow these playing steps
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
See the idea in action
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A useful caution
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions about this game
Before I begin, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Chess Online?
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
As a new player, what example helps explain Chess Online?
For clarity: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
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.
While learning, which play mode does Chess Online use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.