THE PLAYBOOK · NX12653
Getting started with Chess Online
Read the aim of Chess Online, then make your first move. Checkmate the opposing king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the local / basic computer mode shown on the page. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
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.
The challenge in front of you
Checkmate the opposing king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
The order of play
- 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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Check any mode label before starting.
See the idea in action
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
A common point of confusion
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Answers about the rules and controls
While learning, what is the goal of Chess Online?
Checkmate the opposing king.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
For my first round, what example helps explain Chess Online?
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Chess Online?
Keep this in mind: The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
While learning, what format does Chess Online offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
When I return, 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.
