Online with friends or against bots
Chess
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About
Play chess against the computer on easy and work up from there, free in your browser with no sign-up. Pick Beginner, Casual, Club or Master: legal moves light up, and undo, hints and a move list help you learn. Or play a friend on one screen or in an online room. Want one of your own? Make an .io game.
- Strategy
- Online with friends
Updated Played and tested by the Modder team
Controls
- Drag or Click a piece , then its square
- ZUndo your last move
- HA hint
- FFlip the board
Tips
- Control the centre early with pawns and knights.
- Castle early to keep your king safe.
- Before every move, look for checks and captures.
- Stuck?
Questions about Chess
What's the easiest chess computer level?
Beginner. It looks one move ahead and often plays a near-best move instead of the best, so new players can win. Casual looks two moves ahead.
Can I play chess vs a bot without signing up?
Yes. Every level is free in your browser with no account or download, and your games and results save on this device.
How strong is the Master level?
Master thinks for about 2.5 seconds a move, around five moves deep in the middlegame. Club, a step below, looks four moves ahead and sets traps.
Can I play chess with a friend?
Yes. Play two players on one screen, or start an online room and send the link. If nobody joins, a bot takes the seat.
