Ultichess

Learn chess

The rules of the game

Objective of the game

The objective: checkmate the opposing king. Discover the fundamental principles that govern every game of chess.

The moves

Learn to master the movements of each piece. From pawn to king, discover how every move shapes strategy on the chessboard.

Recording your game

Keep a record of your games. A valuable tool for improving and analyzing your moves, but also a great way to create lasting memories.

Improve

In chess, improving doesn’t just mean knowing how to move the pieces. It also requires understanding the early phase of the game: the openings.

Some openings have become classics, played for centuries by the greatest masters because they offer clear and reliable plans.

In this section, we present some of the most common openings. They will help you:

  • control the center more effectively,
  • develop your pieces harmoniously,
  • avoid common early-game mistakes.