THE PLAYBOOK · DAIKUANZ
Learn the rules of Chess Online
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Chess Online. Checkmate the opposing king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See the idea in action
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
Where a round can go wrong
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
More answers before you play
On this playing page, what is the goal of Chess Online?
The key detail is this: Checkmate the opposing king.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
When I return, what format does Chess Online offer?
Keep this in mind: 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.
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.
