2 Player Online Chess

How to Play 2 Player Online Chess

Playing 2 Player Online Chess is intuitive and easy. Here's a quick guide to get you started:

• Mouse/Touch: Select pieces and move them to their desired squares.
• Objective: Checkmate your opponent's king.

Chess FAQs: Your Questions, Answered

What is checkmate?

Checkmate occurs when the king is in a position to be captured (in "check") and there is no possible move to remove it from attack. It signifies the end of the game, with the checkmated player losing.

How do I castle?

Castling is a special move that involves moving your king two squares towards one of your rooks, and then moving the rook to the square the king crossed over. It can only be done if neither the king nor the rook involved has moved previously, there are no pieces between them, and the king is not in check or would pass through or end up in check. You might also be interested in our Sprunki Adventure Phase Three Remastered game!

What is en passant?

En passant is a special pawn capture that can occur immediately after a pawn makes a two-square advance from its starting square, and an opponent's pawn could have captured it had it only moved one square forward. The opponent's pawn can capture the advanced pawn as if it had only moved one square. You can play other strategy games at Poki.

Can I play against a friend?

Yes, 2 Player Online Chess is designed for head-to-head matches! You can challenge your friends to a game and test your skills against each other. You could even try Twin Ninja.