About Chess
Chess is a classic board game that can now be played online. The main objective of the game is to trap the opponent’s king and checkmate. This game sharpens the analytical skills of the players. It teaches strategic thinking and sharpens problem-solving abilities in the players. In the game, the pink color will be displayed on your turn, helping you to understand which piece can be moved and to which specific places. So, start playing this game on Poki and test your intelligence.
Control Keys
If you are playing this game on a desktop, then simply use the left mouse click to move the pieces. On the mobile phone, touch the screen to change your piece’s position.
Puzzling Game Feature
Game Rules
There are a total of 32 chess pieces: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 bishops, 2 knights, 2 rooks and 8 pawns. It has black and white pieces sets for both players.. Only the Knight can jump over the other pieces.
- King can move one square in any route
- Queen can move straight or diagonally
- Rook can move horizontally or vertically
- Bishop can move diagonally
- Knight moves in an L-shape direction
- Pawn can move forward or diagonally
Difficulty level
In this game, there are 4 difficulty levels. You can choose it from 1 to 4 accordingly. If you want to understand the game rules first, then go for the first difficulty level. After you understand the game dynamics, choose the next less difficult level. When you become a pro in Chess, choose number 4 and defeat your enemy.
Players Mode
It has a two-player mode. You can have a puzzle match against the computer, or you can also enjoy a two-player game mode with your friend to checkmate.
Game Grids
The game has two grid choices, 8x8 and 6x6. The 6x6 grid is easy to play for beginners, and the 8x8 grid includes more directions and more area to display your mental capabilities.
Game graphics
Apart from this, you can enjoy the 2D or 3D game graphics as well.
Strategy to Play Chess
Aim to trap and move towards the opponent’s king to win the game.