THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
Understand the basics of Chess Online
Open Chess Online, check the instructions and begin a round. Checkmate the opposing king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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. Keep the objective visible.
What you are aiming for
Checkmate the opposing king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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.
How to use the controls
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Keep this in mind
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Answers about the rules and controls
For this browser game, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Here is the relevant explanation: Checkmate the opposing king.
How do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
For clarity: 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.
On this playing page, 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.
