Facebook has secret game hidden on its website, and this is how to find it

FACEBOOK users can play against one another in the ultimate game of online chess by using this simple code in the Facebook Messenger window.

 

Facebook has hidden a game tucked inside

 

Facebook Messenger recently announced it has over 800 million users, but many of its avid fans probably don't know about a game secretly hidden inside.

The classic game of chess can be played by sharing the simple message "@fbchess play" with any of your contacts.

As soon the message is sent a basic chess board appears on the screen – although playing the brain-testing game isn't quite as simple as finding it.

Gamers are able to play by typing in a specific Algebraic Notation – for example, @fbchess e4 or @fbchess Pe4 will move a pawn to e4 on the board.

B is used for bishop, R moves the rook, Q for queen, K for king, and, because K is already used in King, the letter N moves your knight.

It's pretty frustrating to begin with but learning the codes soon speeds things up.

If you're finding things confusing full instructions on how to play can viewed by typing "@fbchess help" into the messaging app.

 

Sending the simple @fbchess play message starts the game

 

The game can be played on both mobile and web versions of the popular social platform with no need to download any additional software.

And users can continue to chat without interrupting the match.

This isn't the first time games have been hidden inside the web.

Google have snuck an addictive running game into its hugely popular Chrome browser.

The endless runner can be accessed when your computer drops its internet connection.

Hitting the spacebar whenever Chrome flashes up its "Unable to connect to the Internet" warning – the little dinosaur mascot will spring to life.

Tapping the spacebar makes the sprinting dinosaur jump.

Another neat game involves typing the words "Atari Breakout" into Google image search.

This instantly turns your browser into the popular retro game complete with 70s sound effects.

 

The endless runner game hidden in Google's Chrome browser

 

Google users can play Atari's classic brick game