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Chess Online

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How to play Chess Online

Use YINGONG123 to play Chess Online and read its instructions on the same page. Checkmate the opposing king. Follow the example-led learning approach for your next round.

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.

Example-led learning

Read the worked example, identify its key decision, then look for a comparable decision while you play.

Your goal

Checkmate the opposing king.

Step by step

  1. Select local play or basic computer.
  2. Choose a piece and a legal target.
  3. Castling, en passant and promotion obey king-safety rules.
  4. Use the promotion selector before moving to the last rank.
  5. Undo or New game restarts play.

Controls

Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.

A useful example

Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.

Watch out for this

The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.

Common questions

What completes a round?

Checkmate the opposing king.

Which controls should I use?

Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.

What can I play here?

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.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.

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