Chess
Play the computer, a friend on the same device, or a friend online with a join code. All the rules are built in, including castling, en passant, pawn promotion and draws. Free, with no ads and no account needed.
White to move
Play against
Level
You play
Changing opponent or colour starts a new game. Your game is saved in this browser.
Moves
Tap a piece, then tap a highlighted square to move it.
Tips for new players
Control the centre
Pieces in the middle of the board reach more squares. Open with a centre pawn and bring out your knights and bishops early.
Keep your king safe
Castle in the first ten moves if you can. It tucks the king away and brings a rook into the game.
Check before you move
Ask what your opponent's last move threatens, and whether the square you are moving to is defended.
Learn from the notation
The move list uses standard chess notation: N knight, B bishop, R rook, Q queen, K king, x for a capture, + for check and # for checkmate.