Play chess against the computer, from Beginner to Master
Here you can play chess against the computer in a full game, from the opening to checkmate. Choose one of five levels, pick White, Black or a random color, and our own engine answers every move. The lower levels make human-style mistakes, so even a newcomer can win, while Master looks deep into every position.
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How to play
- Pick a level: Beginner, Casual, Club, Strong or Master.
- Choose to play as White, Black or Random, then press Start game.
- Tap a piece to see its legal squares as dots, then tap a dot, or simply drag the piece.
- Play until checkmate, a draw or a resignation, then try the next level or play again.
What it exercises
Chess vs Computer is a classic game of logic that keeps your mind busy for as long as you like.
Calculation
Before each move you check what the other side can capture or threaten next. That habit of looking one or two moves deeper is the heart of the game.
Planning
Good positions come from a plan: develop the pieces, castle, then decide where to attack.
Learning from mistakes
Takebacks and hints let you replay a bad moment and see a better idea, which turns each lost game into practice.
Tips
- Start on Beginner or Casual. Takebacks are unlimited there, so you can test ideas freely.
- From Club upward you get 3 takebacks per game; save them for real blunders, not small slips.
- Stuck? Press Hint and the computer draws its suggested move on the board as an arrow.
- Watch the material counter next to the captured pieces. It tells you at a glance who is ahead.
- Open the move list to read the game in standard chess notation and spot where it turned.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play chess against the computer free with no download?
Yes. The whole game, engine included, runs inside your browser on a phone, tablet or computer. It is free and has no ads.
Which level is right for chess vs computer beginner players?
Beginner. It often leaves pieces undefended and misses threats on purpose, so you can learn how the pieces move and still win. Casual is the next step: it spots simple captures but still makes errors.
How do you win chess vs computer on a hard level?
Play solid, safe moves and wait for chances. Keep every piece protected, castle early and avoid trading into a lost endgame. On Strong and Master, use your 3 takebacks only for a move you clearly regret.
Is it possible to beat the computer in chess at Master?
It is possible but tough. Master thinks deeply on every move and rarely gives anything away, so treat a win there as a real achievement.
Does the game know every chess rule?
Yes: castling, en passant, promotion with a choice of piece, and draws by stalemate, threefold repetition, the 50-move rule or too little material to mate.
Which chess engine does it use?
Our own. Cleverini wrote its own chess engine for this game, and it runs in the background of your browser tab so the board stays responsive while it thinks.
Ready for a round?
It opens instantly in your browser. No sign-up needed to start.
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