📖 How to Play & Rules – Chess
- White always moves first. Tap or click any of your pieces to highlight all legal destination squares on the board.
- The goal is to checkmate your opponent's King – placing it under attack with no legal way to escape.
- All special rules are supported: Kingside & Queenside Castling, En Passant capture, and Pawn Promotion on the back rank.
- If a player has no legal moves and their King is not in check, the game ends in a Stalemate (draw).
💡 Strategy Tips & Tricks
- Opening principles: Control the center squares (d4, e4, d5, e5), develop Knights and Bishops early, and castle to keep your King safe.
- Piece values: Pawn (1), Knight (3), Bishop (3), Rook (5), Queen (9). Watch the material balance indicator next to the player bars!
Free & 100% Local In-Browser Gameplay
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I castle in this chess game?
Simply click or tap your King. If castling is legal, the square two steps toward the Rook will be highlighted as a valid move.