Conditional moves
Conditional moves allow you to pre-program specific future moves that will be automatically played if your opponent makes a predicted move.
They function similarly to pre-moves in Live Chess, but with a crucial difference: while pre-moves are played regardless of your opponent’s response, conditional moves are executed only if your opponent makes the exact move you anticipated.
Check out this article to learn more about pre-moves: What are pre-moves and how do they work?
When should I use conditional moves?
Conditional moves are a great way to save time in positions where the next few moves are predictable - especially during exchanges or combinations where one player's moves are forced, such as an unavoidable checkmate sequence!
How to set up conditional moves
Web
Open your Daily game and wait until it's your opponent's turn. The Conditional Moves button appears below the move list on the right side of the screen only while your opponent is thinking.
On the board, enter the move you expect your opponent to play. For example:
If White plays 2.g4
Then enter the move you want to play automatically in response. For example: Then I play 2. f4.
If you want to clear the move you've entered, click the circular arrow icon (Reset Conditional Moves).
If your opponent makes the predicted move, your response will be submitted automatically.
To prepare for multiple possibilities, click 'New Line' and create additional conditional move sequences.
Your conditional moves are saved automatically as you create them. If you want to remove a sequence, click the trashcan icon.
When you're finished, click the green 'Exit' button to return to the game. If your conditional moves have been saved, you'll see an asterisk (*) on the Conditional Moves button.
Mobile
While viewing your Daily game, tap 'Options' at the bottom of the screen, then select 'Conditional Moves.' A chessboard will open showing the current position. Use it to predict your opponent's next move and enter the move you'd like to play in response.
When you're finished, tap the Confirm (✓) button to save your conditional moves and return to the game.
You can use the tools at the bottom of the screen to manage your conditional moves:
Add Line – Create another conditional move sequence for a different variation.
Delete Line – Remove a conditional move sequence you no longer want.
Confirm – Save your conditional moves and return to the game.
Once your conditional moves have been saved, an asterisk (*) will appear on the Options menu, indicating that your conditional moves are active.