Game guide · DELIMETCH
Know the goal in Chess Online
Bring your attention to one round of Chess Online. Checkmate the opposing king. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the local / basic computer mode shown on the page. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
The challenge in front of you
Checkmate the opposing king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Step by step
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
One way to understand the rules
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Check this before moving on
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Further help with the game
On this playing page, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
For this browser game, how do I control Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
For this browser game, 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?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
When I return, 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.
For this browser game, which play mode does Chess Online use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local / basic computer. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
As a new player, where should I start with Chess Online?
For clarity: Select local play or basic computer.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Chess Online?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, how can I find Chess Online again?
The key detail is this: 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?
Keep this in mind: 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.
