Chess
About Chess
Chess is the classic strategy game, free to play on Zoomo. You play White and move first, against the computer or a friend on the same device. Tap one of your pieces to see where it can go, then tap the square you want. Every rule is included: pawns move forward and capture diagonally, knights jump in an L shape, bishops, rooks and the queen slide across the board, and the king moves one square at a time. You can castle, capture en passant, and a pawn that reaches the far side becomes a queen. Put the other king in check so it cannot escape, and it is checkmate: you win. Stalemate, only kings left and fifty moves without a capture or pawn move are draws. Against the computer, choose your level: Level 1 makes beginner mistakes, and every level after it thinks further ahead, up to a strong Level 10. Winning a game passes the level. You have one minute for each move; if the time runs out the game is over, but you can resume once with extra time. Chess on Zoomo works on phones, tablets and computers.
How to play
- Tap a piece, then tap where it should go
- Dots show the possible moves
- 60 seconds per move
- Pawns that reach the end become queens
Tips
- Control the centre of the board early
- Move knights and bishops out before the queen
- Castle to keep your king safe
- Check what the computer's last move attacks
FAQ
Is Chess free to play?
Yes. Chess is free on Zoomo. There is nothing to buy; optional ads only let you resume a run or double your coins.
Where can I play {t}?
Right here in your web browser, on a phone, tablet or computer. You can also install the Zoomo app.
Does Chess work on phones?
Yes. It is made for touch screens first, and it also works with a mouse and keyboard on a computer.
Is my score saved?
Your best score, coins, level and streak are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data resets them.
