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Junior Chess

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In Junior Chess you play a full game of chess against the computer, pick a difficulty and try to checkmate its king.

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Desktop and mobile

How to play Junior Chess

Desktop

Choose a difficulty, then use the mouse to click one of your pieces. The game shows all the legal moves for that piece, and you pick one to make your move.

Mobile and tablet

Junior Chess works on phones and tablets. Hold your device in portrait orientation.

About Junior Chess

It is a chess game aimed at players who are new to the board.

The biggest help is that the game shows every legal move for the piece you pick. You do not have to remember how a knight or a bishop moves before your first game.

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Once you beat the computer, you can step up to a harder difficulty. Each step brings a tougher opponent, so the game gets harder as you get better.

Quick summary

  • You choose a difficulty level before the game starts.
  • You take turns with the computer and use the move hints to plan.
  • The game is won by putting the enemy king in checkmate.
  • After a win, you can try a higher level against a tougher opponent.

Key features

  • You play chess against a computer opponent.
  • Several difficulty levels let you match the computer to your skill.
  • Clicking a piece shows every square it can legally move to.
  • It is a classic board game set up for beginners.

Tips & tricks

  • Start on the lowest difficulty and move up only after you win there.
  • Before you move, click a few different pieces to compare their options.
  • Think about the computer's next reply before you commit, since planning ahead is what this brain game rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make the computer easier or harder?
Yes. You pick from several difficulty levels, and after a win you can move on to a tougher opponent.
How do I see where a piece can go?
Click the piece and the game shows all of its legal moves.
How do I win a game?
Put the computer's king in checkmate, the same goal as chess on a real board.

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