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An ancient Chinese territory control strategy board game
Strategy4.7
Chess
Current Player: White (You)
Black · Computer (Medium)
White · You
Move History
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Game Guide
Chess Guide, Rules, and Tips
Chess is a two-player strategy game played on an 8×8 board, where each side commands sixteen pieces and tries to checkmate the opposing king. On GameHub you can play a friend on the same screen or switch on the computer opponent, and the board follows the full rules, including castling, en passant, and pawn promotion.
How to Play
- White moves first, and players then alternate one move at a time.
- Each piece moves in its own pattern: rooks along ranks and files, bishops diagonally, the queen in both, knights in an L-shape, and the king one square in any direction.
- You win by checkmate: the enemy king is attacked and has no legal way to escape.
- A game is drawn by stalemate, by agreement (use Propose Draw), or when neither side has enough material to mate.
Strategy and Tips
- Fight for the center with your e- and d-pawns in the opening, then develop knights before bishops.
- Castle early so your king is safe and your rooks can connect.
- Before every move, check what your opponent is threatening: most beginner games are lost to undefended pieces.
- In the endgame the king becomes a strong piece, so march it toward the center.
Controls
MouseTouch
Click or tap a piece to see where it can go, then click a highlighted square to move. Use New Game to reset, Resign to concede, and the AI vs Human switch to play against the computer.
Background
Modern chess grew out of the Indian game chaturanga and reached its current rules in Europe around the end of the fifteenth century, when the queen and bishop gained their long-range moves. It is now played by hundreds of millions of people and remains the most studied board game in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play chess against the computer here?
Yes. Turn on the AI vs Human option and the computer plays the other side, so you can practice without a partner.
Does this chess game support castling and en passant?
Yes. Castling, en passant captures, and pawn promotion all follow the standard FIDE rules.
What is the best way for a beginner to improve?
Learn a few simple opening principles, play slower games, and after each loss find the move where a piece was left undefended. Our chess opening guide covers the basics.