Checkmate

Chess

Once you hit Play, rotate your device however feels best, and the game fills the whole screen either way.

Step into Checkmate, a strategic chess-inspired adventure with 500 diverse maps. Master unique boards, unlock achievements, and outsmart opponents. Whether a pro or novice, enjoy intuitive navigation and tactical depth as you conquer challenging puzzles and aim for victory in the realm of kings and queens.

How to play Checkmate

Click or tap a card or piece to select it, then choose where to play it. Follow the classic rules and outsmart your opponent.

Collection: Chess Games
Category: Cards & Board
Plays on: phone, tablet and desktop browsers
Price: free, no download

Frequently asked questions

Is Checkmate free to play?

Yes. Like every game on HokuGames.com, Checkmate is totally free: nothing to pay, nothing to install, no sign-up needed.

How do I play Checkmate?

Click or tap a card or piece to select it, then choose where to play it. Follow the classic rules and outsmart your opponent.

Does Checkmate work on mobile?

It does. Checkmate runs full-screen in the browser on Android, iPhone, iPad and desktop, so there is no app store and nothing to install.

What kind of game is Checkmate?

Checkmate is a Chess game from our Cards & Board collection. There are plenty more free Chess games in the same collection on HokuGames.com.

Want more? Try our free chess games, browse all free cards & board games or the full A-Z games directory. Every game is free, no download needed.