Play chess
Computer and online games require login. Your play account is separate from academy membership. For juniors, a parent or guardian should help set up the account; use a nickname, not a child’s full name.
Connecting to the chess service…
Computer: beginner opponent; you play White. Online: another signed-in player must also be searching. Games are untimed; leaving or disconnecting ends the live game.
Your game
Choose computer or online play to start.
Select a piece, then a highlighted destination. You can use arrow keys and Enter on the board. Choose the promotion piece before moving a pawn to the final rank.
Moves
No moves yet.
Puzzle of the day.
Find checkmate in one move. No login needed. The challenge changes at midnight in Nairobi.
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