Play Chess Online Free
Full-rules Chess against the computer, with castling, en passant, promotion, check, checkmate, stalemate and draws. Choose Easy, Medium or Hard and play as White or Black. Tap a piece to see where it can go, then tap a square to move. Win to score big: faster checkmates, captured material and harder levels all add points.
How to play Chess
Chess is the classic strategy game for two players, here against a computer opponent. It follows the full rules: every piece moves in its own way, pawns can capture en passant and promote on the last row, kings can castle, and the game ends in checkmate, stalemate or a draw. Choose Easy, Medium or Hard, and play as White or Black. Your score rewards a win most, with extra points for captured material, faster checkmates and harder levels.
- Tap a piece, then tap a highlighted square to move it
- Tap a pawn's last square, then choose the piece to promote to
- RESIGN (tap twice) to give up the game
- Space / Enter: start or play again
Tips for a higher score
- Control the centre early with your pawns and bring your knights and bishops out before moving the queen.
- Castle in the first ten moves to tuck your king away and bring a rook into the game.
- Before every move, check what the computer's last move attacks, and make sure none of your pieces are left hanging.
- Trade pieces when you are ahead in material; fewer pieces mean fewer tricks for your opponent.
- A pawn that reaches the last row becomes a queen in most games, so push passed pawns when the way is clear.
- Start on Easy to learn the rules, then move up. Hard thinks several moves ahead and punishes loose pieces.
Chess FAQ
Is Chess free to play?
Yes. Chess is free on Game Utsav, with no download or install. It runs in your browser.
Does Chess work on a phone?
Yes. It works on phones, tablets and desktops, and many games also support a gamepad.
How do I save my score?
Create a free account to save your scores and appear on the leaderboards.
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