Hello how may I help you? Who goes first in the game of chess? Can you please tell me who goes first in the game of chess? White traditionally moves first in chess. Would you like to know more? No that is perfect thanks. Okay great. Wait actually. are you sure? My dad always plays black and goes first... Yes. There have even been discussions that this gives an uneven advantage to the player playing white. The traditional rules of chess does in fact have white moving first. Are you still there? Yes sorry I appreciate your answers. No problem thank you for using Rules for Games I think that is all I needed. Great!