THE PLAYBOOK · HEY172
The essentials of playing Chess Online
Try Chess Online at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
Checkmate the opposing king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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.
How your actions work
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See the idea in action
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
A common point of confusion
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Checkmate the opposing king.
While learning, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
What example helps explain Chess Online?
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
For my first round, 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?
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.