Chess
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Chess is the classic game of strategy, and this version is built to be comfortable to play. The board is large and high contrast, the pieces are easy to tell apart, and every legal move is shown for you: tap one of your white pieces and each square you can move to lights up.
Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard to set how strongly the computer plays. On Easy and Medium you also get two helpers — Undo takes back your last move, and Hint highlights a strong move so you can keep going when a position feels stuck. Hard mode hides both helpers and gives you a much tougher opponent.
All the real rules are here, including castling, en passant, and pawn promotion, plus check, checkmate, and stalemate. There is no clock and no pressure, so you can take as long as you like over each move and enjoy a proper game of chess whenever you want one.
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Is this chess game free?
Yes. It is completely free to play online — no payment, no ads, and no account required.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can play straight away in your web browser without creating an account or signing in.
Can I play against the computer?
Yes. You play against a built-in computer opponent, so no second player and no online match-making is needed.
Is there a level for a rusty or beginner player?
Yes. On the easier levels the computer plays deliberately weaker moves and on-screen helpers are turned on to show legal moves.
Is the board readable for older eyes?
Yes. The board and pieces are drawn large with strong contrast, and moves can be made by tapping as well as dragging.