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About Real Chess Online
Real Chess Online is a feature-rich chess client in the browser: play the computer at adjustable difficulty or a friend, choose from over 200 flags, three piece colours, two board variants and both 2D and 3D views.
The time controls are the part worth knowing about — you can set time per move, increments and total time per player, which is what makes it usable for real practice rather than casual games.
How to play Real Chess Online
- Move
- Tap or click the piece, then the destination square
- Choose 1 or 2 players and set your name and flag.
- Pick your board style and 2D or 3D view.
- Set the time controls in two-player mode.
- Play standard chess and checkmate your opponent.
Real Chess Online tips
- Control the centre and develop toward it in the opening.
- Castle early — most beginner losses come from an exposed king.
- In timed games, spend your time on critical positions, not the opening.
- Increments prevent losing a won position on time; use them.
Real Chess Online — questions
Can you set time controls?
Yes — time per move, increments and total time per player are all adjustable in two-player mode.
Is there a 3D board?
Yes — you can switch between 2D and 3D views once in a game, along with several board and piece styles.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes — tap the piece then the square. Nothing to install.
- Categories
- Multiplayer & .IO
- Platform
- Web browser — desktop, mobile, and Chromebook
- Cost
- Free, no download or sign-up