Chessplosion

Chessplosion is a chess game built around the Giant Pawn, a new piece that changes movement, captures and traditional strategy. It occupies a 2×2 area of the board and can become a major threat, but capturing it can transform the position with an explosion.

The Giant Pawn

When captured, a Giant Pawn creates four pawns that can eliminate pieces on the squares they occupy. If it reaches the opposite side of the board, it can give rise to two Amazons, pieces that combine the movement of a queen and a knight. The familiar foundations of chess remain, but you must rethink how to use them and account for the consequences of explosions.

Game modes

You can challenge the computer across multiple difficulty levels, play against another player locally or online, or watch two AI opponents play in computer-vs-computer mode. The game also includes increasingly challenging checkmate puzzles.

Match options

You can customize special Giant Pawn rules to change how matches play, adjust board colors and visual options, and choose different time controls. Game history lets you review previous matches and replay moves to analyze them.