Facebook has a secret hidden game and this simple code lets you play

The classic game of chess has been sneaked into the Facebook messaging service and can only be accessed with a secret code.

If you fancy a game, then you can challenge your mates by sending the simple message "@fbchess play".

As soon the message is sent a basic chess board will pop-up on the screen and you can begin playing straight away.

However, 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 for King, the letter N moves your knight.

Having had a game Daily Star Online can reveal it's pretty frustrating to start, 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

The free game can be played on both mobile and web platforms and users can continue to chat without interrupting the match.

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

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

When there's no internet available your Chrome browser will show the image below.

However, a simple tap on the space bar turns this dull looking page into something a lot more fun.

Google Chrome becomes an addictive dinosaur-themed endless running game.

Just hop the little monster over the obstacles to get the highest score you can.

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.

(dailystar.co.uk)