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.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Chess runs in your web browser. You can also add Zoomo to your home screen to open it like an 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.
