Board game · Strategy · Chess
TV Chess
Play Chess on your TV screen against a computer engine or head-to-head with a friend using the TV remote.
- Players
- 1 or 2 players · 1 TV remote
- Controller
- TV remote
- Mode
- Solo · Multiplayer
- Good for
- Everyone
About TV Chess
A clean, responsive Chess board engineered specifically for the couch. Navigate squares with your TV remote arrow keys, pick up pieces with OK, and place them on valid highlighted destination squares.
Features 3 computer difficulty levels running locally in your TV browser, alongside a shared two-player mode where opponents take turns with a single remote.
How to play
- 1
Navigate the board using the arrow keys to focus on the piece you want to move.
- 2
Press OK to select your piece. Legal moves will highlight in green.
- 3
Move the cursor to your destination square and press OK to make the move.
Controls
- Arrow keys (◀ ▶ ▲ ▼) — Move cursor across the board
- OK / Enter — Select piece and confirm move destination
- Back / Escape — Deselect piece or open menu
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can two players play chess together on one TV remote?
- Yes. Two players can alternate turns with a single remote, with the TV board automatically highlighting legal moves for both sides.
- Is there an AI computer opponent for solo practice?
- Yes. TV Chess includes 3 distinct AI skill tiers (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) running client-side with instant move responses.
- Does TV Chess support all standard chess rules?
- Yes. Castling, en passant pawn captures, pawn promotion, and checkmate/stalemate detection are fully enforced.
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Guides and ideas
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