Casual Games

Chess

Can you be the first to trap your opponent's king?

Tap a piece and dots show where it can move, along with how that piece moves, so you can learn as you play even if you're brand new. Play the computer, or play with a friend on the same screen.

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At a glance

Players: 1 player (vs. computer) or 2 players
Ages: 7 and up
Play time: About 10–30 minutes per game
Levels · Modes: Play the computer · Two players

How to play

Choose "Play the computer" or "Two players."
Tap a piece you want to move. Dots show the squares it can go to, along with a note on how that piece moves.
Tap a square with a dot to move there. Moving onto a square with an opponent's piece captures it.
Attack your opponent's king so it has nowhere to escape (checkmate) and you win. Made a mistake? You can undo a move.

Tips

Early on, it's a good idea to move your pawns and knights toward the center.
Send your queen out too far too early and she'll likely get chased around. Bring out your other pieces first.
Before moving a piece, make a habit of checking whether it could be captured on its new square.

What it practices

Logical thinkingUnderstand and apply each piece's different rules.

Looking aheadAnticipate your opponent's next move.

PlanningSet goals that take several moves to reach.

Great for

Kids and adults who want to learn chess from scratch
Anyone who wants to play a friend on one screen
Anyone who wants a calm game against the computer

Good to know

Official rules like castling, en passant, and pawn promotion are included. Captured pieces are shown off to the side, so you can see at a glance who's ahead.

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