Play Chess Online Free

The classic strategy board game. Plan your moves, protect your king, and checkmate your opponent.

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Chess

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How to Play

Each piece moves differently - learn how pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, queens, and kings move.

Click a piece to select it, then click a highlighted square to move it there.

Keep your king safe from check while threatening your opponent's king.

Trap the opponent's king so it cannot escape capture - that's checkmate!

Play against a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty levels.

Full implementation of standard chess rules including castling and en passant.

Take back moves to learn from mistakes and try different strategies.

Responsive design works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Place your pieces to control the four central squares (d4, d5, e4, e5). Central control gives your pieces more mobility and options.

Move your knights and bishops out before pushing too many pawns. Getting your pieces active early gives you more tactical opportunities.

Castle your king to safety in the first 10 moves. This also activates your rook by connecting it to the center.

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Play on any device - phone, tablet, or desktop. Our responsive design adapts to your screen for the best experience.

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