Checkers
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Chess
Chess
Play chess against the computer or a real opponent online — quick match or a friend's room code.
About Chess
Play chess free in your browser against the computer. Choose your opponent from four levels — Beginner, Casual, Club and Strong — and play White, Black or a random colour. Every rule is here: castling, en passant, promotion, check, checkmate, stalemate, the fifty-move rule and draws by repetition. Tap a piece to see where it can go, take back a move or ask for a hint when you need one, and follow the game in the move list. Win faster against a stronger level to climb the leaderboard. Or play online: Quick Match pairs you with the next player looking for a game, and Play a Friend gives you a room code or invite link to share. Online games have a 10-minute clock for each side, draw offers, a rematch button and friendly preset chat phrases.
How to play
Click or tap one of your pieces to see its legal moves, then click the square to move it — or drag the piece. Checkmate the computer's king to win. Choose the level and your colour on the menu. Z takes back your last move and H shows a hint (both halve that game's score); you can resign from the side panel. For online play choose PLAY ONLINE, then Quick Match or Play a Friend (your friend joins with the room code). Online games aren't scored on the leaderboard; the server checks every move, and a player who disconnects has a minute to come back.
| Action | Keyboard | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Move a piece | ClickDrag | Tap or drag |
| Take back | ZU | UNDO button |
| Hint | H | HINT button |
| Pause | PEsc | — |
Tips for Chess
- Control the centre early: pawns and knights on the middle squares give your pieces room to move.
- Develop knights and bishops before moving the queen out, and castle to keep your king safe.
- Before every move, check what your opponent is threatening — and whether your move leaves a piece undefended.
- Trade pieces when you're ahead in material; avoid trades when you're behind.
- Start with the Beginner computer, then move up a level each time you win.
Questions about Chess
How strong is the computer?
There are four levels. Beginner makes mistakes on purpose, Casual plays sensibly but misses tactics, Club looks a few moves ahead, and Strong searches deeper and rarely blunders.
Are all the rules included?
Yes: castling, en passant, pawn promotion (you choose the piece), check, checkmate, stalemate, the fifty-move rule, threefold repetition and draws when neither side can checkmate.
How is the score counted?
A win scores more against a stronger level, plus a bonus for winning in fewer moves; a draw scores a quarter. Takebacks and hints halve that game's score.
Can I play online?
Yes. Choose PLAY ONLINE: Quick Match pairs you with the next player looking for a game, and Play a Friend gives you a room code or invite link to share. Each side has 10 minutes, you can offer a draw or resign, and chat is preset phrases only. If you lose connection you have a minute to come back. Online games aren't scored on the leaderboard.
Is Chess free?
Yes. Chess is free to play on Nexora Play, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Can I play Chess on my phone?
Yes. It runs in the browser on computers, tablets and phones, with touch controls on phones and tablets. You can also add Nexora Play to your home screen like an app.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play as a guest, online included. A free account (13+) keeps your progress, friends and leaderboard name across devices.
