Board game · by text or vs the computer
Chess
Play a friend one move at a time over text, or take on the computer.
Play chess with a friend by text
No need to be free at the same time. Make your move, tap Send, and your friend gets a link by text. They open it, see your move on the board, play theirs and send it back. A game can last an evening or a week.
- Tap a piece to see its legal moves, then tap a square to move.
- Changed your mind? Take back works until you send.
- The last move and any check are highlighted, so it’s always clear what just happened.
- Every rule is included: castling, en passant, promotion, checkmate, stalemate and draws.
Play the computer
Tap vs Computer and pick a level. Easy is friendly for beginners and kids, Medium punishes loose pieces, and Hard looks several moves ahead. Undo is always there while you learn.
Tips for new players
- Control the centre early with your pawns and knights.
- Castle in the first ten moves to keep your king safe.
- Before each move, check: is anything of mine attacked, and can I take something for free?
More two-player games: Pass the Putt, Minesweeper Duel, TagTeam and the Daily Duel.