BOARD · STRATEGY · 2 PLAYERS

Chess

Think ahead, protect your king, and build the decisive checkmate. Castling, en passant, pawn promotion, repetition, and every standard draw condition are fully enforced.

10–45 min 2 players Touch & keyboard Local & online
Pass-and-play chessTwo players, one screen. White moves first.
White · White to move
Captured
01Protect the king

Win by placing the opposing king in check with no legal escape. A move that leaves your own king in check is never legal.

02Learn each piece

Pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, queens, and kings each move differently. Highlighted squares show every legal destination.

03Special rules included

Castling, en passant, promotion, stalemate, threefold repetition, the 50-move rule, and insufficient-material draws are included.

Classic board strategy

About Chess

Chess is a complete-information strategy game built around development, king safety, and coordinated pieces. This version enforces legal moves and standard special rules for local play or live games with a friend.

Tips for a better game

  • Develop minor pieces and castle before launching an early attack.
  • Before every move, check for captures, checks, and threats on both sides.
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