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Plan your move, guard the king and find mate.

Created by Zarocer

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1.0.0-beta
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About Chess

Play Chess in your browser against a lightweight computer opponent with three settings, or share the board with someone on the same device. The build handles legal moves, castling, en passant, promotion, check, checkmate and stalemate. A daily mate-in-one challenge adds a short puzzle. The computer is designed for casual play, not competitive analysis.

How to play

Choose a computer game or local two-player game. Select a piece, then a highlighted destination. Take turns as White and Black, keep your king safe, and aim for checkmate. When a pawn reaches the last rank, choose its promotion piece.

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Rules in this version

  • White moves first. Each turn must be a legal move that does not leave your king in check.
  • Castling, en passant and pawn promotion are available when their conditions are met.
  • The game ends by checkmate, stalemate or an implemented draw condition such as fifty moves without a pawn move or capture, or insufficient material.

Tips for playing

  • Check threats to your king and loose pieces before moving; the computer levels are meant for casual games.

Questions about this game

Can I play chess with someone over the internet?

No. Two-player mode is local on one device; you can also play against the computer.

Game screenshots

Spanish Chess board after opening moves against the computer.
English Chess board with recorded moves.
Mobile Chess layout with board and game controls.

Version history

v1.0.0-beta ·
  • Added to the portal with a reviewed web build.