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About Classic chess

Classic chess is a free online puzzles game you can play right here in your browser. Classic chess is a two-player board game played on a chessboard with 64 squares arranged in rows of an 8x8 grid. Each player starts with 16 pieces: including a king, one queen, two knights, two rooks, two bishops and eight pawns. The goal of this chess game is to checkmate the opponents king, putting him in imminent danger of being captured. The game can be played with artificial intelligence or together with another person on the same device. The game also has the ability to solve chess problems.

How to Play Classic chess

Mouse click or tap to play.

Classic chess Tips & Features

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Classic chess FAQ

What is Classic chess?

Classic chess is a free online puzzles game you can play instantly in your browser on AI Browser Games - no download, no installation and no registration required.

How do you play Classic chess?

Open the game above and it starts immediately. Mouse click or tap to play. The full controls are explained in the How to Play section below.

Can I play Classic chess on mobile?

Yes. Classic chess is built with HTML5 and works on phones and tablets as well as desktop computers - just open the page and tap play.

Is Classic chess free to play?

Yes, Classic chess is completely free. Every game on AI Browser Games runs in your browser, so there is nothing to buy and nothing to install.