Online Chess
Classic chess in your browser — play the computer or a friend beside you.
About chess
Chess is a two-player strategy game with a history spanning more than a millennium. Its familiar 8×8 board and six distinct piece types create a rich contest of planning, pattern recognition and decision-making.
Each piece moves in its own way, and the goal is to checkmate the opposing king: attack it so that no legal escape remains. Castling, en passant and pawn promotion add special choices, while check, stalemate and draws make endgames as thoughtful as the opening.
A quick online chess game is an easy way to learn the rules, practise tactics or enjoy a friendly match. Play against a computer at several strengths or take turns on the same device, without installing an app.