Checkmate or Die

Checkmate or Die

Solve chess puzzlesโ€ฆ or die

46 ratings
42 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 13 Dec 2025)

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Details

Released
February 16, 2022
Updated
October 7, 2022

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About

Test your chess skills against a zombie horde. Solve puzzles by checkmating the Black King to survive. Collect coins for revives and overcome obstacles to escape the undead.

โœ“Solve chess puzzles
โœ“Checkmate the Black King
โœ“Zombie apocalypse theme
โœ“Collect gold coins
โœ“Purchase revives
โœ“Jump over obstacles
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What's New in Checkmate or Die

1.011

October 7, 2022

* Player tutorial * New & improved chess pieces * Added 30 new levels - there are 50 total! * Bug fixes and minor improvements * Crush issue hotfix

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User reviews

Ok

The graphic on the game brilliant, I like the zombies and the crunch and pulling apart as they eat you. The down side is the time you have to complete the puzzle, itโ€™s to quick to physically see everything on the chess board. It would be better to start off slow with more time and get quicker in time to complete the puzzles as you go up levels.
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fix problem

level 23 โ€ฆ wonโ€™t let you make 2nd move for mate

Nice

It helps me in chess as I like doing puzzles

Puzzles

Good concept, rough around the edges. If you want to improve at chess, just play Chess.com puzzles, not this. Kinda fun, 3/5.

A good concept

I love the concept of this game. It puts an interesting twist on chess puzzles by making them more engaging. I honestly was having a lot of fun playing this game during the early stages. It is once I get to around level 30 when I am solving mates in 3. There really is not enough time to analyze the position. There are just so many things that need calculated in such little time that is not very fun anymore. What I would is give players the opportunity to click an analyze button on screen when you start the level and then you can calculate the mate. Which also pause the zombies to make it fair.
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Level 23 won't let you make 2nd move for mate

Bug

App won't boot on iOS

Bug

Stuck on loading screen on iOS

Bug

Settings (music) don't save

Bug

Moves sometimes not accepted by the game

Bug
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Requested Features

16 requests

Start slow with more time, get quicker

Feature

Option to change board style and pieces

Feature

Adjust time limits based on puzzle difficulty

Feature

Add an analyze button that pauses zombies

Feature

More levels and variation in puzzles

Feature

Puzzles to win material, not just checkmate

Feature

Tutorial for features

Feature

Username and leaderboard integration

Feature

Difficulty levels (easy, normal, hard)

Feature

More forgiving timing with faster zombies on wrong moves

Feature

Mode with forgiving timing but faster zombies on wrong solutions

Feature

Additional side challenges or story mode

Feature

Option to change music

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Make king stand out more

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Faster animations, less effects

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Standard chess.com board and animations

Feature

FAQ

What is this app about?

This app is a chess-themed puzzle game where players must solve chess puzzles by checkmating the Black King to survive a zombie apocalypse. It combines quick thinking with strategic chess moves to overcome challenges and escape the undead.

How do I survive in the game?

Survival depends on your ability to solve chess puzzles quickly and efficiently. You can collect gold coins to purchase Revives, which help you escape when captured by the undead. Additionally, you'll need to jump over obstacles to stay ahead of the zombie horde.

Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to play. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a complete experience without additional costs.

What kind of puzzles will I encounter?

The puzzles are centered around chess strategy, specifically requiring you to achieve checkmate against the Black King. The game challenges your ability to think fast and apply chess tactics under pressure from the zombie threat.