Chess
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Chess is the world's most celebrated strategy game, with a rich history spanning over 1,500 years! Command an army of 16 pieces—pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, queen, and king—on a 64-square battlefield. Each piece moves according to unique rules, creating infinite possibilities for tactical combinations and strategic depth. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a master refining your endgame technique, Chess offers endless intellectual challenge and satisfaction.
Checkmate your opponent's king by placing it under attack with no legal escape. Alternatively, force a stalemate or draw. Along the way, develop your pieces efficiently, control key squares, and execute tactical combinations to gain material advantage.
Click a piece to select it, then click a valid square to move. Green dots show valid moves. Capture the enemy king to win. Each piece has unique movement rules.
Click on any of your pieces to select it. Valid moves will be highlighted with green dots. Click a highlighted square to move. Special moves like castling and en passant are supported.
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