Master Chess Multiplayer

A classic with company

Chess has been around for a very long time, and this version keeps the familiar idea while letting you choose your opponent. You can play against the computer when you want a calm practice game, or you can try your luck against other people across the globe. Either way, you are using strategy to outthink the other side.

How to win

The objective is to capture the king, and you get there by shifting your pieces around. The player who is first to say checkmate takes the victory. That means every move is a small decision about attack and defense, so it pays to think a step or two ahead.

Controls on any device

The game is simple to operate. Using a mouse, one click selects a piece and a second click on the board sends it to its new square. Using a touch screen, tap the piece first and then tap the square it should move to. There is no need for complicated gestures, so you can focus on your plan rather than the interface.

Why play

If you like turn-based thinking games, this is an easy one to pick up in your browser. It suits short sessions and long ones alike, and playing against real opponents gives each match a bit of extra tension. Because every game plays out differently, you can keep learning from each win and each loss, and slowly sharpen your sense of when to attack and when to hold back.