
Chess meets Tetris in a series of handcrafted puzzles. Drop chess pieces to checkmate rival kings while avoiding checkmating your own. New to chess or a grandmaster, it doesn’t matter. The only way you’ll prevail is thinking outside of the board.
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Chess meets Tetris in a series of handcrafted puzzles. Drop chess pieces to checkmate rival kings while avoiding checkmating your own. New to chess or a grandmaster, it doesn’t matter. The only way you’ll prevail is thinking outside of the board.

Chess Bomb
Chess Bomb is a unique puzzle game where bombs take the shape of chess pieces. Strategically use these explosive chess bombs to fend off waves of invading monsters threatening the chess kingdom.

MAFIA Chess
Enter the mafia underworld of 2D Chess, where animals take on the roles of mob bosses. Play 10+0 minute games online on the Lichess server. Analyze your moves with Stockfish. Checkmate with style in this captivating cartel-themed chess adventure!
Chess Bomb is a unique puzzle game where bombs take the shape of chess pieces. Strategically use these explosive chess bombs to fend off waves of invading monsters threatening the chess kingdom.
Why similar: Chess 50.3% ★, Logic 11.4%, Board Game 10.2%, Puzzle 8.3%, Choices Matter 5.8%
Enter the mafia underworld of 2D Chess, where animals take on the roles of mob bosses. Play 10+0 minute games online on the Lichess server. Analyze your moves with Stockfish. Checkmate with style in this captivating cartel-themed chess adventure!
Why similar: Chess 63.7% ★, Board Game 10%, Logic 8.6%, Strategy 8.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 4.3%
Become a better chess player with learning by repetition. Exercise from 3.000+ opening lines and discover their best continuation. Learn tactics from millions of puzzles split into 38 categories and 11 difficulty levels. Master 18.000+ endgame positions sorted by category and difficulty.
Why similar: Chess 61.7% ★, Board Game 9.6%, Logic 9%, Strategy 8.2%, Puzzle 6.6%
This project was inspired by Oats Jenkins' video on Youtube titled "I Made a BETTER Chess". In their video, they revised the pieces and rules. This project is that idea, turned into a video game!
Why similar: Chess 54.3% ★, Board Game 9.8%, Tabletop 8.6%, Puzzle 8%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.1%
Cute Chess is all the fun of regular chess but with cute little characters, scene designs and music to make the game even more fun. Improve your chess skills by practising against computers with a range of different difficulties or take your skills online and compete against friends.
Why similar: Chess 63% ★, Board Game 9.8%, Logic 8%, Strategy 7.7%, Tabletop 7%
A casual puzzle played with 4 sided chits with a swords or a shield on an edge played on a classic chess board. when chits clash they may rotate or capture the other, your objective is to capture the crown chits, there are 4 on both sides.
Why similar: Chess 63.8% ★, Board Game 14.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Strategy 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
An original puzzle game inspired by chess. Control a lonely Queen with shapeshifting abilities and defeat the enemy army. Move wisely, explore the wormholes on the board, take the enemy shape and kill them all.
Why similar: Chess 43.3% ★, Logic 13.7%, Board Game 9.8%, Puzzle 8.9%, Tabletop 6.9%
MetaChess is chess that lets you build your own army and rewrite the board. With alternate roles for every piece, it creates billions of new possible games possibilities. No more memorized openings, no more solved meta. Every decision matters. Outdraft, outthink, and outplay your opponent.
Why similar: Chess 61.2% ★, Board Game 11%, Puzzle 7.1%, Strategy 5.2%, Choices Matter 5.1%
Chess v Checkers is a mashup of two popular games Chess and Checkers. Play as either side on the game board through three distinct game modes.
Why similar: Chess 67.8% ★, Logic 12.3%, Puzzle 9.5%, Board Game 6.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 2.6%
FRITZ CHESS 14! The Ultimate Chess SoftwarePlay against FRITZ or play online at FRITZ CHESS 14 is the most comprehensive chess program in the world. Whether you are new to the game or a Grandmaster, FRITZ 14 is suitable for all skill levels!
Chessformer is a grid-based puzzle platformer with Chess pieces. The goal in each level is to capture the opposing king, who is lazy and never moves, so don't worry about losing any pieces.
Why similar: Chess 64.6% ★, Board Game 11.2%, Puzzle 9.5%, Logic 8.4%, Strategy 5.3%
Enjoy a pure, distraction-free chess experience with Just Chess! Includes a built-in engine, UCI support, and a Puzzle Arena with 4M+ puzzles. Lichess integration lets you challenge players and watch live tournament broadcasts.
Why similar: Chess 63.7% ★, Logic 14.8%, Board Game 12.4%, Tabletop 4.4%, Strategy 3.8%
An exciting and fast-paced chess roguelite, full of ridiculous abilities! Explode your opponent's pieces, spawn queens all over the board, move twice in a row... But watch out for the bosses, who have crazy powers of their own!
Why similar: Chess 62.3% ★, Logic 8%, Tactical 6.6%, Board Game 6.2%, Puzzle 5.4%
Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory.
Why similar: Chess 65.3% ★, Logic 8.7%, Strategy 7.9%, Board Game 7.1%, Choices Matter 3.9%
At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.
Why similar: Chess 71.9% ★, Board Game 12.5%, Strategy 8.6%, Tactical 5.7%, 2D 0.8%
Elegant, varied and challenging chess-themed puzzles. No prior knowledge of chess is needed.
Why similar: Chess 62.5% ★, Logic 18.2%, Puzzle 11%, Board Game 7.2%, 2D 0.6%
Mate'Morphosis is a pixel art, chess-inspired puzzle game built around the concept of becoming the piece you capture. Outsmart each board, adapt to evolving mechanics, and hunt down the rival king across every stage.
Why similar: Chess 60.1% ★, Logic 19.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Strategy 4.9%, Board Game 3.1%
Lazy Chess is a new non-profit chess game that narrows your choices down to the best 2 possible moves per turn. The moves provided can always win the game, but how strong are your decisions? Fewer moves. More fun.
Why similar: Chess 53% ★, Logic 13.6%, Board Game 8.4%, Puzzle 6.6%, Tabletop 6.2%
Play and discover 12 popular chess variants, improve your chess skills with hundreds of chess puzzles, or simply play regular chess with your friends - all in one package. This diverse collection includes several chess games and puzzles. All in a minimalist, beautifully designed virtual chess club.
Why similar: Chess 48.4% ★, Logic 11.3%, Board Game 9.6%, Tabletop 9.1%, Puzzle 7.1%
Puzzle & Chess is a relaxing and minimalist game that mixes puzzle challenges with chess moves. Click on pieces, solve the puzzles with a pleasant and relaxing environment. You don't need to know how to play chess to have fun. No score, no timer and no pressure.
Why similar: Chess 52.3% ★, Logic 14.5%, Board Game 9.2%, Puzzle 8%, Tabletop 7.5%
Strategize your way through a variety of encounters, each with various twists. Kill all of the other pieces on the board through night and day until only the two kings remain.
Why similar: Chess 63.1% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Puzzle 9.3%, Board Game 7.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 3.3%
Caîssa Board is a graphical chess user interface that is evolving toward becoming an online chess club.
Why similar: Chess 66.2% ★, Board Game 10.2%, Tabletop 8.8%, Strategy 8.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.6%
The next step in the evolution of chess tuned for more viable options, strategic interest, and years and years of expert play.
Master Xiangqi anytime! Thrilling games, custom boards & challenging AI.
Why similar: Chess 63.8% ★, Board Game 9.6%, Logic 9.5%, Strategy 6.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%
A chess arcade game where you play against the strongest chess engine in the world.
Why similar: Chess 86.1% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Tactical 4.9%, 2D 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Chess... chess never changes. How much can you do?! It's time for something new - a combination of chess and snake!
Why similar: Chess 65.9% ★, Board Game 10.4%, Tabletop 9%, Strategy 8.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%
Checkers & Pawns is a minimalist and relaxing puzzle game that combines elements of checkers and chess. With more than 50 challenging levels, unique mechanics, and a balanced difficulty curve, it's perfect for casual players looking for a relaxing and challenging experience.
Why similar: Chess 65.5% ★, Logic 12.5%, Board Game 7.9%, Puzzle 5.8%, Colorful 4.4%
Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 59.7% ★, Logic 12.8%, Tabletop 9.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Strategy 4.8%
A unique and casual chess experience with new rules and luck-based mechanics which requires fresh strategies, tactics, and ingenuity to conquer.
Why similar: Chess 59.7% ★, Board Game 11%, Logic 8.5%, Strategy 8.2%, Colorful 4.5%
Zen Chess: Mate in Four is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-four problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 65.9% ★, Tabletop 9.7%, Puzzle 9%, Logic 7.5%, Strategy 4.9%
Chex is a strategic board game currently based on Gliński's hexagonal variant of chess. Players must use their pieces to capture their opponent's king. The hexagonal board introduces new challenges and opportunities.
Why similar: Chess 71.4% ★, Board Game 12.9%, Tabletop 10.3%, Strategy 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Zen Chess: Mate in Two is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-two problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 64.4% ★, Tabletop 9.9%, Puzzle 8.9%, Logic 8.3%, Strategy 5%
Do you think chess is a man's game, comrade? THINK AGAIN! The Soviet Queens are here to crush your ego and show you true elegance on the board. Enroll NOW!
Why similar: Chess 65.2% ★, Board Game 10%, Strategy 8.3%, Puzzle 6.5%, Logic 5.7%
Zen Chess: Mate in Three is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-three problems in a beautifully designed chess board.
Why similar: Chess 65.4% ★, Tabletop 10%, Puzzle 8.9%, Logic 7.7%, Strategy 5%
It took 2,000 years for someone to make chess better! The most challenging game on earth comes to life in Battle Chess. An entire medieval world at war is reflected on the checkered field. Everyone who's ever had a knight take a pawn has seen that capture as more than one piece replacing another on the board.
Why similar: Chess 61.2% ★, Board Game 17.2%, Tabletop 12.5%, Strategy 9.1%
A colorful chess roguelike! Engage in dopaminergic, cinematic strategy while you fulfill a chess power fantasy - your pieces gain abilities as you construct a juiced up roster capable of surviving the onslaught! Only - seven mysterious prismatic kings stand before you and the one true crown...
Why similar: Chess 69.2% ★, Board Game 7.3%, Tabletop 7.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.3%, Strategy 6.1%
In Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters you will put your memory and chess skills to the test by solving puzzles without seeing the pieces.
Why similar: Chess 64% ★, Logic 9.7%, Tabletop 9%, Puzzle 8.6%, Strategy 4.5%
ChessCorp - an indie puzzle game that takes you to a pixel art world to solve the mystery of your existence. Tackle AI-generated chess puzzles, develop your own thinking machine, and win the Grand Tournament. This is the only way.
Why similar: Chess 68.9% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Tactical 8.4%, Logic 4.4%, Puzzle 4.3%
In Zen Chess: Champion's Moves you will be put in the position of a World Chess Champion. Play through historical games and solve the same chess problems the champions had to solve to win each game.
Why similar: Chess 63.5% ★, Logic 9.7%, Tabletop 9.3%, Puzzle 8.5%, Strategy 4.6%
KNIGHTS is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience.
Why similar: Chess 52.6% ★, Logic 14.8%, Tabletop 11.2%, Puzzle 9.2%, Strategy 5.7%
SokoChess Black is a puzzle game about pushing and capturing Chess pieces while overcoming various obstacles. Enjoy 70 different handcrafted levels with a unique twist on the Chess formula.
Why similar: Chess 63.1% ★, Logic 16.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Strategy 7.9%, 2D 0.5%
Face the demon queen Lilith in high-stakes, asymmetrical chess matches. Capture all of her pieces, EXCEPT ONE! Carefully sacrifice your own pieces, use special items, and outthink Lilith’s unpredictable moves to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Chess 69.8% ★, Board Game 9.9%, Tabletop 7.2%, Strategy 6.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.8%
Knights Together is a minimalist puzzle game inspired by the chess piece knight. Although it's inspired by chess, it requires no knowledge of chess to play!. Simply move your knights around the board and make sure they come together.
Why similar: Chess 33.4% ★, Board Game 16.1%, Logic 14.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Tactical 9.2%
A simple yet satisfying game of chess that anyone can play - and learn from. Challenge a powerful chess AI, play against your friends, and try to get through a massive tower of puzzles!
Why similar: Chess 60.7% ★, Logic 18.8%, Strategy 11%, Puzzle 9.6%
Vantageous is a competitive board game, where you have to strategize your piece placement, stack your pieces to increase their range and outsmart your opponent. You can play on the same device, online or against the computer! Play against your friends or challenge the rank ladder!
Why similar: Chess 50.9% ★, Tabletop 10.4%, Board Game 10.1%, Logic 9.6%, Strategy 5.1%
Anime arrives to chess! And with new technology! Improve your skills with the game analysis tool at no extra cost, and test them against players around the globe and even your friends. Including those who don’t own the game! May your kingdom thrive!
Why similar: Chess 51.2% ★, Board Game 13%, Colorful 7.2%, Strategy 6.7%, Tabletop 5.5%
Customize your board with a host of new pieces. Start with an aggressive forward assault, Or perhaps a defensive fortress designed to weather the storm. Will you outwit, outmanoeuvre, or out-explode your way to victory?
Why similar: Chess 61.5% ★, Board Game 9%, Tactical 7.4%, Strategy 6.8%, Logic 6.2%
3D Chess Online combines the magical world of chess with a modern and three-dimensional experience! Determine your strategy and fight against your opponents worldwide in this simulator equipped with realistic graphics.
Why similar: Chess 59.2% ★, Tabletop 11.3%, Board Game 11.1%, Puzzle 8.7%, Strategy 7.1%
Knight King Assassin is a minimal puzzle game inspired by rock-paper-scissors and chess. Your objective is to clear the board from all the symbols by moving them while taking into account their place in the hierarchy.
Why similar: Chess 54.1% ★, Logic 19.9%, Puzzle 11%, Board Game 9.5%, Strategy 4.9%
Play classic chess against girls who tease, provoke, and challenge you.
Why similar: Chess 66.3% ★, Board Game 11.5%, Strategy 5.9%, Puzzle 4.4%, Visual Novel 3.6%
Relaxing puzzle game for chess lovers and beginners using a combination of sokoban and chess mechanics. Capture enemy bishops to complete levels.
Why similar: Chess 64.2% ★, Logic 12.2%, Board Game 9.5%, Puzzle 7.8%, Tabletop 5.6%
Blindfold Chess is a minimalist strategy game where you play chess entirely from memory. Practice with blindfold exercises, improve your visualization, and battle Stockfish AI or online players without ever seeing the board.
Why similar: Chess 64.1% ★, Logic 10.1%, Strategy 8.1%, Tabletop 7.7%, Puzzle 5.8%
Think you know chess? Forget some of that. Rule House is a pawn chess adventure where every stage rewrites the game. Travel the globe and beyond, master an ever-changing board where new pieces, twisted variants, and cunning opponents keep you guessing from first move to last.
Why similar: Chess 63.4% ★, Board Game 11.9%, Logic 7.7%, Strategy 7.6%, Choices Matter 6.5%
A new patch just dropped for the ancient game of Chess. The Definitive Edition adds new pieces, chaotic cards, and modernized rules. Reshape the board and bring down the enemy Kings, heirs, and pretenders. Master the first major update in centuries.
Why similar: Chess 70.5% ★, Strategy 8.8%, Board Game 7.8%, Tabletop 6.2%, Tactical 3.9%
A roguelike chess game where players see how far one set of pieces will take them. A short, run based game that respects the classic, but with a few fun twists. Compete against friends and the world on the leaderboards, how far will you go?
Why similar: Chess 73.1% ★, Board Game 11.5%, Strategy 9.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5%, 2D 0.7%
This is a moderately challenging single-player 2D puzzle game with approximately 100 levels. You control your piece to evade or capture other pieces, ultimately reaching the target point. Different pieces follow distinct movement logic. You must deduce these patterns through exploration.
Why similar: Chess 44.5% ★, Logic 14.5%, Board Game 12.5%, Puzzle 9.7%, Tactical 7.4%
Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, this fully featured chess game from Capstone has all the tools and features you need to learn and master the game of chess. Challenge an opponent with five adjustable skill levels from beginner to grandmaster.
Why similar: Chess 55.8% ★, Board Game 11%, Tabletop 10%, Logic 8.4%, Strategy 5.9%