What is Solitaire Chess?
Solitaire Chess is a free card & board game with chess, logic and solitaire elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Solitaire Chess is an addictive puzzle game vaguely based on chess, but you don't have to be a grandmaster to play it.
How to play Solitaire Chess
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Solitaire Chess loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Take and move any piece with a mouse (or finger on mobile) All the pieces follow their respective chess moving patterns Capture all the pieces on the board leaving only one (any will do) Get a tip if you get stuck
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Card & Board |
|---|---|
| Tags | chess, logic, solitaire |
| Controls | Mouse |
| Screen | Portrait (600 × 900) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Solitaire Chess is an addictive puzzle game vaguely based on chess, but you don't have to be a grandmaster to play it. The rules are simple - move your pieces the same way as in chess, performing an obligatory capture every turn. The objective is to capture all pieces on the board leaving just a sole one standing. Knowing chess rules is not required - the game has a built-in tutorial and a cheat-sheet for moves.
Solitaire Chess: frequently asked questions
Is Solitaire Chess free to play?
Yes. Solitaire Chess is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Solitaire Chess?
The developer's instructions for Solitaire Chess say: "Take and move any piece with a mouse (or finger on mobile) All the pieces follow their respective chess moving patterns Capture all the pieces on the board leaving only one (any will do) Get a tip if you get stuck"
Can I play Solitaire Chess on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Solitaire Chess supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.
What games are similar to Solitaire Chess?
If you like Solitaire Chess, try Dungeon Chess, Elite Chess and Solitaire Legend. They are card & board games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Card & Board category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Solitaire Chess is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.