What is Elite Chess?

Elite Chess is a digital chess game designed to be played in a web browser using HTML5 technology. The game follows the standard rules of chess and allows players to compete against the computer or challenge themselves in timed matches. In Elite Chess, each player controls 16 pieces of six different types—king, queen, rook, knight, bishop, and pawn—on a standard 8x8 chessboard. The game's main goal is to checkmate your opponent's king while protecting your own.

As a browser-based game, Elite Chess offers easy access with no need for downloads or installations. Simply launch the game on your browser and get started right away.

Gameplay of Elite Chess

The gameplay in Elite Chess is rooted in the traditional rules of chess, offering players the opportunity to experience the game at its core. Here’s an overview of how the game works:

Chessboard and Pieces

Elite Chess uses a standard 8x8 chessboard, divided into 64 squares. Each player starts with 16 pieces:

1 King: The most important piece, the King must be protected at all costs. The game ends when a player's king is checkmated.

1 Queen: The most powerful piece, capable of moving diagonally, vertically, and horizontally.

2 Rooks: These pieces move horizontally or vertically across the board.

2 Knights: Knights move in an "L" shape and can jump over other pieces.

2 Bishops: Bishops move diagonally across the board.

8 Pawns: These pieces move forward one square at a time, but capture diagonally. Pawns have the potential to promote to any piece when they reach the opponent's back rank.

Objective

The primary objective of Elite Chess is to checkmate your opponent's king, meaning the opponent’s king is in a position where it cannot escape capture. Players must carefully move their pieces, develop their strategy, and create opportunities to checkmate while defending their own king.