♟️ Chess
Chess originated in India around the 6th century as 'chaturanga' and evolved through Persian and Arab cultures before reaching Europe by the 10th century. The modern rules were established in the 15th century. Today, chess is played by over 600 million people worldwide and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a sport.
How to Play Chess
🖥️ Desktop
Click a piece to select it, then click the destination square to move. This is a two-player game on the same device — White moves first, then Black. Each piece type moves differently: pawns move forward, rooks move in straight lines, bishops move diagonally, knights move in an L-shape, the queen combines rook and bishop movement, and the king moves one square in any direction.
📱 Mobile
Tap a piece to select it, then tap where you want to move it. Players alternate turns on the same device. The board and pieces are sized for comfortable touch interaction.
Game Features
- ✓Full chess board with Unicode piece symbols
- ✓Two-player local multiplayer
- ✓Turn indicator showing whose move it is
- ✓Piece selection highlighting
- ✓Reset button to start a new game
Tips & Tricks
- Control the center of the board early with pawns and knights
- Develop your pieces (move them out) before attacking
- Castle early to protect your king
- Don't move the same piece twice in the opening without good reason
- Think about what your opponent wants to do before making your move
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play against the computer?
This version is designed for two players on the same device. Computer AI opponents may be added in a future update. For now, grab a friend and enjoy a classic game of chess!
How old is chess?
Chess is about 1,500 years old. It originated in India around 600 AD as 'chaturanga,' spread to Persia as 'shatranj,' and reached Europe by the 10th century. The modern rules were finalized in Spain and Italy around 1475.
What is the longest possible chess game?
Under the 50-move rule (draw if no capture or pawn move in 50 moves), the longest theoretical game is 5,949 moves. In practice, the longest tournament game was 269 moves (Nikolić vs. Arsović, 1989).