Chess Online Multiplayer

Chess Online Multiplayer is a complete chess setup in the browser with several ways to find an opponent. You can play the computer, which offers 21 difficulty levels from Beginner up to World Champion, compete online against players from around the world, challenge a friend, or share one screen for a local game. The rules are standard chess, and games can be played under one of five time controls: Unlimited, Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, or Classic. No registration is needed to start, and every mode uses the same board, so moving from practice against the computer to a real opponent is easy.

The support features are what make it useful for improving players. Possible moves can be highlighted, a mistaken move can be canceled, interactive hints suggest the best move, and a post-game analysis shows where things went right or wrong. The game also tracks your rating, points, and statistics, lets you customize the pieces and board, and supports handicaps for uneven matchups. Session length is entirely up to you, from a fast Bullet game to an untimed study game. The layout is portrait, which suits a phone held upright, and it works just as well on a desktop. You can even send cartoon emotions to your opponent.

It suits beginners learning how the pieces move, casual players who want a quick game against the computer, and experienced players looking for online opponents or fast time controls. It belongs with other classic board games and with puzzles that reward planning several moves ahead. Because the difficulty range is so wide, the same game works for a child learning the rules and an adult looking for a serious challenge. The hints, move highlighting, and undo make it forgiving for learners, while skipping them and choosing a fast time control gives stronger players a sharper test.

via Playgama