Check the king. Win the duel.
Standard chess on an 8×8 board — against a three-level engine, or pass & play on one screen with a friend.
8×8 board
AI · Pass & Play
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How to playThree in a row — horizontally, vertically or diagonally. That's the whole game.
1Open with controlKnights and bishops first — they reach the centre fast. Don't bring the queen out too early.
2Threats over capturesA move that threatens two pieces at once is worth more than one that wins one.
3King safetyCastle early. Keep a pawn or two in front of your king — don't leave it naked in the centre.
4Climb the ladderEvery win moves your Elo across all three Duel sites. Weekly reset keeps it honest.
Chess Elo ladderWins here feed the global ladder · weekly reset
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