How to Play Chess
Chess is the timeless strategy game, here with a real engine: command your army across 64 squares and checkmate your opponent's king.
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How to play
- Each piece moves in its own way — pawns forward, bishops diagonally, knights in an L, and so on.
- Capture by moving onto an enemy piece's square.
- Win by checkmate: attacking the king so it has no legal move to escape.
Tips to win
- Open by controlling the center with a pawn and developing your knights and bishops early.
- Castle your king to safety in the opening rather than leaving it exposed in the center.
- Before every move, check what your opponent threatens — most blunders are missed one-move threats.
FAQ
Does this Chess have a computer opponent?
Yes — it runs a real chess engine, so you can play solo against the computer or pass-and-play against a friend.
Is it good for chess beginners?
Yes. You can play a friend at your own level on one device, and the engine gives you a tireless opponent to practise against.