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How to Play Chess Online

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How to play Chess Online

Start Chess Online in your browser at SLTPPF. Checkmate the opposing king. The page pairs the game with rules before speed, an example and answers about this edition.

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.

Rules before speed

Work slowly for one round. Explain the rule behind each choice before trying to improve your score or completion time.

Your goal

Checkmate the opposing king.

Step by step

  1. Select local play or basic computer.
  2. Choose a piece and a legal target.
  3. Castling, en passant and promotion obey king-safety rules.
  4. Use the promotion selector before moving to the last rank.
  5. Undo or New game restarts play.

Controls

Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.

A useful example

Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.

Watch out for this

The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.

Common questions

What completes a round?

Checkmate the opposing king.

Which controls should I use?

Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.

What can I play here?

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.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.

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