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Simple Chess

Played with a mouse or touch on a desktop browser, this is a straight 2D take on chess in landscape orientation. It is a one-player puzzle game, so there is no opponent AI or second human player to contend with. The goal is the standard one: force a checkmate by placing the enemy king in an unavoidable state of danger.

Simple Chess — play free online

About this game

Take no prisoners, and at all costs, defend your King’s honour! This 3D Chess game is the finest way to enjoy the traditional board game of Chess on your Android device! It is a two-player strategy board game performed on a checkered surface with 64 squares organized in an 88 grid on which two players compete for victory. Each player starts with 16 pieces, including a king, queen, rooks, knights, bishops, and eight pawns. The game is played with a king and a queen as the starting pieces. To checkmate an opponent’s King, one must place it in an unavoidable state of danger, such that it cannot escape capture.

How to play

Use mouse or touch to fun

Questions people ask

Can I play Simple Chess online for free?
Yes. Open Simple Chess in this browser and press Play. There is no download or account required.
Do I need to install Simple Chess?
No. The game runs inside the browser page, so there is nothing to install.
Does Simple Chess work on mobile?
This game does not list touch controls. For the best experience, use a keyboard and mouse.