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Classic chess

A full chess set on an 8x8 board, played with a mouse click or tap on a desktop in landscape view. It suits anyone who wants a standard game against a computer opponent or a second player on the same machine. You can also work through chess problems, all without installing anything.

Classic chess — play free online

About this game

Classic chess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard with 64 squares arranged in rows of an 8×8 grid. Each player starts with 16 pieces: including a king, one queen, two knights, two rooks, two bishops and eight pawns. The goal of this chess game is to checkmate the opponents king, putting him in imminent danger of being captured. The game can be played with artificial intelligence or together with another person on the same device. The game also has the ability to solve chess problems.

How to play

Mouse click or tap to play

Questions people ask

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