♟️Play chess free online: vs computer, one phone or with a friend
The classic strategy game.
Full chess rules including castling, en passant and promotion. Practise against a bot on three levels, share one phone with a friend, or send a joining code and play on separate phones.
- 👥2 players
- 🤖Play the computer
- 📱One phone or online
- ⏱️5–30 minutes
You might know it as: Chess online · Chess vs computer · Two player chess
▶ Play Chess freeNo download, no sign-up
How to play Chess
- Pick how to playComputer, one phone, or online with a friend.
- Tap a pieceDots show every legal move.
- Tap a squareMove there. Capture by landing on an enemy piece.
- CheckmateTrap the enemy king to win.
Rules and options
- All standard moves are supported: castling, en passant and pawn promotion.
- Draws: stalemate, fifty moves without a capture or pawn move, or not enough pieces to mate.
Tips
- Use Undo against the bot to try a different idea.
- Flip the board on one phone so each player sees from their side.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account?
No. Start a game against the computer straight away, or share a joining code with a friend.
Can I play on one phone?
Yes. Choose One phone and pass the phone back and forth.
How many people can play online?
From two for a duel up to six captains in a free-for-all. Everyone hides a fleet, and on your turn you tap any captain still afloat and fire at their grid.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no ads.