Click or drag a piece to move. Show last move replays your opponent's move. Click any move in the list (or use the ← → keys) to look back at earlier positions without taking anything back. With Try-out on, a moved piece stays "in your hand" until you press Play. Your game is saved automatically in this browser.
✎ Set up a position
Pick a piece, then click squares to place it (click again to remove it). You can also drag pieces around the board, or drag one off the board to remove it.
Castling still allowed (only possible when the king and rook are on their starting squares):
📚 Learn
New game
Novice – a beginner who often overlooks threats. Club Player – sees simple tactics, still makes mistakes. Expert – solid, plays for position and tactics. Grandmaster – the strongest; thinks deepest and longest.