Learn Chess
Review the goal through a picture story, then work through the chapters you need one at a time.
A two-player game in which players take turns moving pieces and capturing opposing pieces, aiming to checkmate the opposing king.
The stars of this game
Explore all 6 pieces, cards, tiles, and adopted roles in order. Pause autoplay or choose any item from the list.
King
Skills and characteristicsMoves one square in any direction. You lose if it is checkmated.
Learning
Rules and Special Moves
Castling, en passant, promotion, check, checkmate
Two players move pieces alternately, and the winner is the one who checkmates the opponent's king.
- Article Checkmate the Opposing King
- Move sequence Move pieces one turn at a time, alternating sides.
- Move sequence Capture an Opposing Piece
- Move sequence Promote the Pawn
- Move sequence Checkmate the King
Learn castling, en passant, and promotion in one beginner module.
- Article Castling Basics
Use piece value, the center, and king safety as foundations for tactics, openings, and endgames.
- Article Read Immediate Threats and Long-Term Plans Together
- Article Center, development, and king safety
- Article Find Tactical Motifs
- Article Compare Opening Plans
- Article Win the basic endgame