Dark Chess

Dark Chess reworks chess around Fog of War, which hides the enemy army. You assess the pieces you can see, predict what may be concealed and take tactical risks based on incomplete information. The game also includes a narrated, single-player campaign against historical leaders, alongside puzzles and avatar customization.

Fog of War

With the enemy army hidden, familiar openings give way to stealth, tactical decisions and educated guesses about what lies in the shadows. The game is built around asymmetric puzzles and altered rules rather than a perfectly balanced, luck-free chess simulation.

Story campaign

In the fully narrated campaign, you face Queens and Kings of the past, including Genghis Khan, King Solomon and Ivan the Terrible. Each leader is a boss with unique abilities that bend the rules, such as infinitely respawning pieces, randomized traps and poisoned boards. You cannot win by playing standard chess: find ways around heavy defenses and assassinate the King or Queen.

Puzzles and rewards

Puzzles test spatial logic and survival skills. Solving complex puzzles, defeating difficult bosses and setting clever traps earn achievements that unlock visual upgrades. You can collect these rewards and customize your in-game avatar.