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Master Chess

Master Chess is an HTML5 version of classic chess on Poki. It suits players who want a quick game against a friend on the same device or against the computer.

Tamirfjornfable team · updated December 2025 · 4 min read

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Genre
Strategy
Made by
Codethislab
Devices
Computer, phone, tablet
Input
Tap or left mouse click to move pieces
Session
One game at a time; length depends on the players
Account
Poki lists the game as free; its page mentions no registration
Fit for
Poki does not state an age rating on the game page; check the game page itself
Updated
December 2025

What you do in the game

You move the pieces by tapping them or clicking with the left mouse button, then tapping or clicking the square you want. The rules are those of classic chess.

You can play a friend on the same device or play the computer. The computer has an easy level and a hard level that Poki describes as Grandmaster level.

Input at a glance

  • Tap or left clickSelect a piece and move it

Small things that save time

  • Begin against the computer on easy to check how the board and the clicks work.
  • If you share one device with a friend, agree beforehand who takes which side so the board can be handed over.
  • Look for the computer's threats before your own move on hard; it does not forgive loose pieces.
  • Take your time: the game gives you no reason to hurry.

Who may like it · Weigh before opening

Chess players and beginners who want a plain board and one or two opponents.

Weigh before opening

  • Poki shows advertising around its games, and an advert may appear before the game loads.
  • The hard level is described by Poki as Grandmaster level and is difficult for most players.
  • It has no extra modes beyond a friend or the computer.

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Questions about Master Chess

Can I play a friend?
Yes, on the same device, according to Poki.
How hard is the computer?
Poki lists an easy and a hard level; the hard one is described as Grandmaster level.
Is it free?
Poki lists it as free to play.

The game runs on poki.com, not on this site. The link opens Poki in a new tab.

Open Master Chess on Poki