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Chess: play chess against the computer, free

Chess
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Here is a free chess game against the computer that opens in one tap. There is nothing to download and no account to make. You play white at the bottom, and the computer plays black.

It is real chess, not a cut-down version. Castling, en passant, check, stalemate and the draw rules are all there. When you pick up a piece, the squares it can move to light up, so you never make an illegal move by accident.

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How to play

  1. Open the game. You are white, at the bottom of the board.
  2. Tap a piece. Its legal squares glow green, and any square where you can capture gets a red ring. Tap one of those squares to move. On a keyboard, walk the blue cursor with the arrow keys and press A to pick up and A again to put down.
  3. Tapping the same piece again, or pressing B, puts it back down. An illegal square just shakes and nothing moves.
  4. To castle, pick up your king and move it two squares along. The rook comes with it.
  5. A pawn that reaches the far end always becomes a queen. Trap the black king so it cannot escape to win by checkmate.

Keyboard: arrows, A and B. Phone: the on-screen pad.

Tips

Questions

Is Chess free, and do I need to download anything?

Yes, it is free. Chess plays right in your web browser with no download, no sign-up and no ads on the site. Just open the page and start.

Can I play Chess on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Tap a piece, then tap a square. You can also use the on-screen arrows and A and B buttons. On a computer, use the arrow keys with the A and B keys, or click a square.

Can I play chess against the computer for free?

Yes. You play white against the computer, and there is nothing to pay. No download and no sign-up.

Does it show me where a piece can move?

Yes. When you pick up a piece its legal squares light up green, and captures get a red ring. It is a good way to learn how each piece moves.

Is there a way to take back a move?

You can change your mind before you put a piece down. Press B or tap the same piece again to put it back. Once you put it on a square, the move is made.

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