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Chess: free to play in your browser
Classic chess with neon pieces and full rules: castling, en passant, promotion, check, checkmate and draws.
Play against the computer at four levels, from an easy opponent that makes mistakes to an expert that will punish yours. Or pass the device back and forth and play a friend on the same screen. Stuck? Ask for a hint or undo your last move.
How to play
- Choose a computer level, or 2 Players to play a friend.
- You play the cyan pieces and move first.
- Tap a piece to see where it can go, then tap a highlighted square. You can also drag pieces.
- Pawns that reach the far side become a queen.
- Checkmate the other king to win. Stalemate, repetition and too few pieces are draws.
- Use UNDO to take back a move and HINT to see a good move.
Game modes
- VS CPU – easy
- A friendly opponent that often misses things. Good for learning.
- VS CPU – medium
- Looks a couple of moves ahead and takes free pieces.
- VS CPU – hard
- Plays solid chess and spots most tactics.
- VS CPU – expert
- Thinks deeper and plays its best move every time.
- 2 players
- Play a friend on the same screen.
Tips
- Control the centre early with your pawns and knights.
- Castle early to keep your king safe.
- Before every move, check what your opponent is threatening.
- Trade pieces when you’re ahead in material.
Questions
Can I play chess against the computer for free?
Yes. There are four computer levels and no sign-up. The computer runs in your browser.
Does it follow the full rules?
Yes: castling, en passant, promotion, check, checkmate, stalemate, threefold repetition and insufficient material.
Can I undo a move?
Yes. Press UNDO (or Z on a keyboard) to take back your last move.
