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Chess online
Full chess rules: castling, en passant, promotion, checkmate. Opening names, PGN export and puzzles.
Also known as: chess.
- 2 players
- Free
- No app to install
Three ways to play
- Vs botPlay alone, bots take the other seats.
- OnlineCreate a room and send the code to friends, or join a public room in the Online lobby.
- Same deviceSeveral people pass one phone or tablet around.
How to play Chess
- Each side has 16 pieces: King, Queen, 2 Rooks, 2 Bishops, 2 Knights, 8 Pawns. White moves first.
- Tap a piece to see its moves, then tap a square.
- Capture by moving onto an opponent's piece.
- Checkmate the enemy King (in check with no escape) to win.
- Castling, en passant and pawn promotion are supported.
Rule variants
- Standard
- Blitz 3+2
- Rapid 10+5
- Mate puzzles
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to play Chess on Mini'Boardgame?
No. The game is free and uses virtual coins only. Coins come from the daily check-in and from watching ads. They cannot be bought with money or exchanged for money or prizes.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Tap Play now to play in the browser on your phone or computer. To open it like an app, add the page to your home screen.
How do I play Chess with friends?
Choose Online, create a room and send the room code or invite link to your friends. If you are in the same place, choose Same device and pass one phone around.
