All Game Rules

Chess

2 players

The classic strategy game — checkmate your opponent to win.

Objective

Checkmate your opponent's king — put it under attack with no escape.

Game Phases

1Play60 sec/turn

Move one piece per turn. White moves first, then turns alternate.

Available Actions

ActionWhenDescription
MoveYour turnMove a piece by specifying from-square and to-square (e.g., e2 to e4).
Offer DrawYour turnPropose a draw. Opponent can accept or reject.
ResignAny timeForfeit the game.

Scoring

Win: +25 rating. Lose: -15. Draw: +5. Checkmate bonus: +5.

Win Condition

Checkmate the opponent's king, or opponent resigns.

Special Rules

  • -Castling: King moves 2 squares toward a rook; the rook jumps over.
  • -En Passant: Capture a pawn that just advanced 2 squares.
  • -Promotion: Pawns reaching the 8th rank promote to any piece.
  • -Draw by stalemate, threefold repetition, 50-move rule, or insufficient material.

Strategy Tips

  • *Develop knights and bishops early. Castle to protect your king.
  • *Control the center with pawns and pieces.
  • *With a material advantage, simplify by trading pieces.
  • *Always check for opponent threats before making your move.