THE PLAYBOOK · QTHCC
How to play Chess Online
Choose Chess Online at QTHCC for a browser session with its rules close at hand. The aim is straightforward: Checkmate the opposing king. This edition highlights first-round orientation.
Full legal moves; checkmate, stalemate, basic insufficient material, automatic 50-move/threefold draws. No online matching or tournament clock.
First-round orientation
Before playing, identify the objective and the input controls. Use your first round to learn what changes after a valid action.
Your goal
Checkmate the opposing king.
Step by step
- Select local play or basic computer.
- Choose a piece and a legal target.
- Castling, en passant and promotion obey king-safety rules.
- Use the promotion selector before moving to the last rank.
- Undo or New game restarts play.
Controls
Tap a piece and target; choose a promotion piece when needed.
A useful example
Castling cannot pass through an attacked square.
Watch out for this
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
Common questions
What is the main objective in this edition?
Checkmate the opposing king.
What mistake should I watch for?
The computer is a small search opponent, not a rated engine.
Which play mode is provided?
Local / basic computer