Chess
The royal game — outthink your opponent and hunt down the king. Every rule of real chess — castling, en passant, promotion, stalemate and repetition — against five levels of computer, or a friend beside you.
How to play Chess
Learn it in seconds. Here's the whole game in four steps.
Pick up a piece
Tap any of your pieces and every square it can legally reach lights up.
Make your move
Tap a highlighted square to move. Castling, en passant and promotion all work properly.
Watch for check
When your king is attacked you must answer it — the board tells you the moment it happens.
Deliver checkmate
Trap the enemy king so it has no legal escape and the game is yours.
Why players love Chess
Simple to pick up, easy to love.
Five CPU strengths
From a gentle Beginner to a Master that searches five moves deep.
Pass & Play
Play a friend on one device, with a board you can flip between turns.
Hints & takebacks
Ask for the best move, or take one back and try a different idea.
Proper notation
Every move recorded in standard algebraic notation as you play.
Four board themes
Violet, classic wood, emerald or slate — and flip the board any time.
Games auto-save
Close the tab mid-game and pick the position straight back up.
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