Play chess offline
The whole game runs in your browser, so once the page loads it keeps working with no internet connection — a true offline chess board.
Click a piece to see its legal moves.
Chess — Play Online Free vs Computer or 2 Players
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Why Play Chess on LocalChess?
A free online chess board with no signup, no ads, and no download — built to get a real game going in one click.
Play a friend on one screen or online
Pass & play two-player chess on the same device, or share a private link to play a friend online — no accounts, no server.
Play the computer at 3 levels
Practice against Easy, Medium, or Hard bots, choose your color, and get post-game analysis to see where the game turned.
Import & export PGN / FEN
Load any position or game with PGN and FEN import/export to study, share, or continue a game exactly where you left off.
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LocalChess Specifications & Features Summary
Play local chess vs computer offline or same screen multiplayer pass & play game.
| Game Modes | Pass & Play Chess (Same Screen Multi-player), Chess vs AI Computer (3 difficulty levels) |
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| Notation Support | Portable Game Notation (PGN) Import/Export, Forsyth–Edwards Notation (FEN) |
| Platform & Offline | Offline Chess Board support, 100% client-side web application |
| Monetization | 100% Free, No Ads, No Registration Required |