Special moves
How Castling Works in Chess
Learn when you may castle, when you cannot, how kingside and queenside castling differ, and why timing matters.
Wizard Chess blog
Chess guides for confident play
Understand the rules that often cause confusion and learn what to look for in a clear, comfortable 3D chess experience.
Special moves
En Passant Explained Simply
See why this unusual pawn capture exists, exactly when it is legal, and how to recognize the one-move opportunity.
Playing online
How to Choose a Good 3D Chess Game
A practical, honest checklist for readable boards, useful camera controls, fair play options, and smooth browser performance.
Game endings
Stalemate Explained
Learn why stalemate is a draw, how it differs from checkmate, and how to avoid it when you are winning.
Pawn rules
Pawn Promotion
Know when promotion happens, which piece you can choose, and when underpromotion is the best move.
Reading games
Chess Notation
Read square names, captures, castling, promotion, checks and checkmates in algebraic notation.
Start with the essentials
If you are new to the game, begin with the complete rules of chess. It covers setup, movement, promotion, checkmate, stalemate, and the most common ways a game ends. For quick product questions, see the Wizard Chess FAQ.