Chess: Free Online Board Game
Play chess online vs the computer or a friend, with a full rules engine.
Play Park Pro1-2 players10-40 minWorks on phone, tablet, computer
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Chess on Play Park is a Pro board game with the full rules: castling, en passant, check, checkmate and stalemate. Play the computer on Easy or Hard, or send a link and play a friend live. Pawns promote to a queen automatically to keep things simple for kids.
How to play Chess
- Tap a piece to see where it can move, then tap a destination.
- Capture by moving onto an opponent's piece.
- Check means your king is attacked. Checkmate wins the game.
- Choose Easy or Hard computer, or invite a friend with a link.
Tips
- Control the center and develop your knights and bishops early.
- Castle early to protect your king.
This game is part of Play Park Pro, a monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial. Pro games with a friend work from an invite link, and your friend does not need Pro to join. Play Park never asks kids for personal information and has no ads.
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Questions about Chess
Does it support castling and en passant?
Yes, plus check, checkmate and stalemate.
Can I play a friend?
Yes. Share the invite link, and your friend does not need Pro to join.
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