CHESS MASTER
- Your Next Move Defines the Game -
Your turn! Make a move!
Let's play some chess!
Select Difficulty:
Piece Movement Rules
- ♙ Pawns: Move forward 1 square, capture diagonally
- ♘ Knights: Move in L-shape (2+1)
- ♗ Bishops: Move diagonally any distance
- ♖ Rooks: Move horizontally/vertically any distance
- ♕ Queens: Move any direction any distance
- ♔ Kings: Move 1 square in any direction
Move History
CHECK!
How to Play Chess Master
Chess Master is an interactive, browser-based chess game that lets you play against an AI opponent with three difficulty levels.
Getting Started
- Game Setup: You play as White pieces (bottom of board)
- Objective: Capture the opponent's king to win
- Turn System: You move first, then AI responds
Basic Controls
- Select Piece: Click on any white piece
- Make Move: Click on highlighted square (green dots)
- View Moves: Selected pieces show all legal moves
- Game Features: Use buttons for hints, undo, restart, and rules
Key Features
Three AI Difficulty Levels
- Beginner: Perfect for new players
- Intermediate: Balanced challenge
- Pro: Advanced AI opponent
Visual Game Elements
- Green dots for regular moves
- Red circles for captures
- Blue highlight on selected piece
- Board coordinates (a-h, 1-8)
Game Management Tools
- Hint system for suggestions
- Undo last move(s)
- Complete move history
- Restart button
Learning Resources
- Piece movement rules
- Interactive game rules
- Real-time status updates
AI Difficulty Levels
| Difficulty | AI Behavior | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Makes random moves 70% of time, occasional mistakes | New players learning basics |
| Intermediate | 60% chance of choosing captures, balanced strategy | Casual players with experience |
| Pro | Always prioritizes captures, most challenging | Experienced players |
Chess Rules
Piece Movements
- Pawn (♙): Forward 1 square, captures diagonally
- Knight (♘): L-shape (2 squares one way, 1 perpendicular)
- Bishop (♗): Diagonally any distance
- Rook (♖): Horizontally/vertically any distance
- Queen (♕): Any direction any distance
- King (♔): 1 square in any direction
Visual Indicators
- Blue: Selected piece
- Green dots: Valid moves
- Red circles: Valid captures
- Red background: King in check
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chess Master free to play?
Yes! Completely free, runs in browser with no downloads.
Do I need an account?
No account needed. Open in browser and start playing.
What devices can I play on?
All modern devices: desktop, tablet, smartphone with modern browser.
Can I play against another human?
Currently only player vs. AI gameplay.
How does AI difficulty work?
- Beginner: Random moves, good for learning
- Intermediate: Balanced, some strategy
- Pro: Aggressive, prioritizes captures
Can I save my game?
Progress maintained during session. Refreshing restarts game.
Why can't I select black pieces?
You always play as White. AI controls Black automatically.
Tips for Success
For Beginners:
- Start with Beginner difficulty
- Use Hint button frequently
- Practice each piece type
- Control center of board
- Protect your king
For Intermediate:
- Try Intermediate difficulty
- Think 2-3 moves ahead
- Develop all pieces early
- Look for captures
- Use Undo to analyze
For Advanced:
- Play on Pro difficulty
- Create multi-move strategies
- Force AI into bad positions
- Control key squares
- Practice endgames
Technical Features
- Fully responsive design
- Touch-optimized for mobile
- Pure HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript
- No external dependencies
- Fast loading