Online Chess
The board is set and white moves first.
Classic chess, right here
Chess needs no introduction. Sixteen pieces each, a board of sixty four squares and the goal of trapping the other king in checkmate. The rules stay the same in every game on this page, and what changes is the look of the board and who sits across from you. Every board on this page is free to play online.
Master Chess and Chess Grandmaster are the most played boards here, and each is a full game of chess. 2 Players Chess is for two people sharing a device and taking turns, which is a nice way to play a friend or a family member at the kitchen table.
If you are still learning, Junior Chess keeps things friendly and is a good first board for kids. Chess Mania is one more board to try once you know the moves. The five above also run on phones, and Better than Chess is in this category too.
Frequently asked questions
Which chess game should I open first?
Master Chess or Chess Grandmaster, the two most played boards in this category.
Can two people play on one screen?
2 Players Chess is made for two players taking turns on the same device.
Is there a chess game for children?
Junior Chess is a gentle place for kids to learn how the pieces move.
Is chess playable on a phone here?
Yes, Master Chess, 2 Players Chess and Junior Chess all run on phones.