Yandex Games

Шахматы: Обычные

Classic chess against a computer with a user-friendly and modern interface. Choose from three difficulty levels and play as white, black or a random side.

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About this game

Hints, turn cancellation, game history and statistics saving are available in the game. The basic rules of chess are supported: castling, taking a pass, turning a pawn, checkmate and stalemate.

How to play

Choose the difficulty level and the side you want to play for, then start a new game. To make a move, click on your piece and then on an available square. Possible moves will be highlighted on the board. A mouse is used on a computer, and touch is used on a phone or tablet. The goal of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king. Use the hint if you are not sure about the next move. The cancel button returns the player's last move and the computer's response. At the end of the game, you can immediately start a new game and select other settings.

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