Chess

2 players · 5–30 min

Chess is the two-player strategy game. The goal is to put your opponent's king in checkmate.

Play Chess

How to play Chess

  1. Setup. Each side starts with 16 pieces on an 8×8 board.
  2. Moves. Every piece moves by its own rules; White moves first. There are also special moves — castling, en passant and pawn promotion.
  3. Checkmate. Attack the king so that no legal move can save it.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Chess?

Chess is played by two people on an 8×8 board; you take turns moving pieces until one puts the other's king in checkmate.

Can I play Chess against the computer on АСО?

Yes, if no opponent is available, you play against a bot with adjustable difficulty.

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