Play Chess Game: Free Online Chess Video Game Against Computer or 2 Player vs a Friend in Multiplayer Mode (2023)

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Children and parents can play this classic board game by clicking in the window below.

Alternatively kids and adults can play this chess game for free as a web application here.

Chess Game for Kids and Adults Game Play Instructions

• Starting the Game
  • Select start to begin the game.
  • Choose between single or multiplayer modes.
  • The game begins immediately with
• Other game options
  • Toggle the game’s audio by selecting the sound button on the top left corner of the screen.
  • Open the options menu by clicking on the gear button on the top right corner.
    • The options menu give you the option to resume, restart, or exit your current game.
• Game Controls
  • Controlling pieces
    • On the desktop, select a piece by left clicking on it.
    • On mobile and touchscreen devices, tap on a piece to select it.
    • To move the piece, click on the green space of your choice.
      • The game automatically highlights the valid placement of each of the pieces in green.
      • You can only move your pieces on the
    • Be wary of checks.
      • Check is where your king is in immediate danger of being captured in the next turn.
      • If you are in check, you must make a move that will undo the check.
      • If you are in check and have no valid moves left, you are in checkmate and lose the game.
      • If neither you nor your opponent can force a valid checkmate, the game ends in a stalemate.
• Strategy
  • Chess is one of the world’s most analyzed board games. We can’t discuss everything here, but we’ll cover the basics.
  • The Board
    • The board consists of 64 tiles distributed over an 8 x 8 square, colored in alternating light and dark patterns.
    • For numbering purposes, the rows are named after letters and the columns after numbers.
    • At the start of the game, the pieces are arranged in the first two rows.
      • The outer row consists of pawns.
      • The inner row’s outer edge starts with a rook, then a knight, then a bishop, then the queen and king.
      • The queen always takes her color.
  • The Pieces
    • Chess has 16 pieces per player.
      • 8 pawns, foot soldiers who can move one forward space at a time.
        • One exception is as an option when they move forward for the first time. You may move them two spaces.
        • They can only capture other pieces diagonally.
        • Pawns are promoted once they reach the other side of the board, usually to queen.
      • 2 rooks, representing watchtowers. They can only move in straight lines.
      • 2 knights, represented by a horse. They can only move in an L shape consisting of 3 linear spaces and one space to the side.
        • They can only capture pieces where they land.
        • They can jump over other pieces.
      • 2 bishops. They move and capture pieces diagonally.
      • 1 queen. They can move in any linear direction (forwards, backwards, sideways, and diagonally).
        • She is the most powerful piece in the game.
        • When it’s time to promote a pawn, it’s usually to queen.
      • 1 king. He is the most important piece of the game.
        • He can only move one space at a time outside castling.
        • Putting a king in danger of capture constitutes a check
          • The game ends when one of the players is trapped in a move where no valid move can escape a check. This is called a checkmate.
          • A stalemate is where the player who’s turn it is to move has no valid moves that don’t end in a check but is not in check where they are at present. The game ends in a draw.
        • Castling allows the king to switch places with a rook. This can only be done if:
          • Your king is not in check.
          • There are no pieces between the king and the rook.
          • Neither rook nor king have moved since the game began.
    • Chess is turn-based.
      • The game always begins with the white player, a rule first recorded in 1849.
      • The black player is always on the defensive at the beginning of the game.
      • Players often begin by moving the pawns. Only pawns and knights can move in the first turns of the game.
      • Whether the players remain defensive or take initiative depends on the strategy they choose. Who has initiative may change through the course of the game.
    • General tips
      • Move your pawns forward to give your other pieces room to move.
      • Take control of the center of the board to maximize your advantages in the middle of the game.
      • Anticipate your opponent’s next move. This can help you avoid traps and help you set up counters.
      • Castle as early as you can in the game. It opens up the rook for attack and protects your king.
      • Examine your own moves and look into the consequences.
        • Will your next move leave your other pieces unprotected?
        • Will you gain an advantage if you lose a piece in the next turn? Is that advantage worth it.
      • Prioritize which piece to sacrifice. Lower-ranking pieces (pawns, knights) are often ripe fodder in the early game. What pieces are important in the end game? What gives you an advantage?
      • Chess is a game of analysis and patience; take your sweet time with every move.
• For Learners and Enthusiasts
  • This bare-bones version of the game is suited for players who want a standard chess match between the computer or a friend. Plays.org has a variety of other chess games suited for both novice and experienced players:
    • If you want a child- and newcomer-friendly version of the game with adjustable difficulty, check out Junior Chess.
    • If you want to practice your skills, Master Chess, which also adjustable difficulty levels, is the game for you.
    • If you want to re-enact and learn from some of the toughest historical chess matches, check out Chess Grandmaster.
    • If you’re well versed in the game and want a challenge fit for a grandmaster, check out Tough Chess AI.
• Target Audience
  • This game is suited for casual chess players of all ages.
  • There is no adult content in this game.

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Plays.org published this 2 Player Chess on August 7, 2021 / 2 Comments