Master Chess
Online classic chess. Play a friend in a two-player match or play alone against the computer, from an easy level up to a hardcore mode.
Round by round
It is standard chess. You can play a friend in a two-player match, or play alone against the computer.
Against the computer there are levels from easy up to a hardcore mode, so you can choose how hard the opponent is.
Pieces move by touch or mouse click.
Key map
- CLICK / TAPSelect and move a piece
Pointers
- ›Start on the easy level if you are returning to chess, then step up.
- ›Use the two-player mode to learn with a friend.
- ›Think about the computer's last move before you answer; the harder modes punish quick replies.
- ›On a phone, tap the piece first, then the square.
Made for
Anyone who wants chess in the browser, from beginners to regular players.
Good to know first
- ›It is a classic game with no extra mechanics; if you want novelty, look elsewhere on the site.
- ›Poki shows ads around its games.
- ›Released in 2019 and last updated December 2025.
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Questions
Is it free?
Yes, on Poki and with no account.
Can I play alone?
Yes, against the computer.