CombatChess

CombatChess

its chess, with fists

6 ratings
4 reviews
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Released
July 25, 2026
Updated
October 22, 2026

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Experience chess with a twist: captures lead to real-time pixel brawls where the winner claims the square. Manage action cards strategically to win fights and defend your pieces. Features a robust chess engine and arcade-style combat mechanics.

✓Real-time pixel brawls for captures
✓Action cards for strategic combat
✓Persistent damage on pieces
✓Six-button arcade combat system
✓King can fight to avoid checkmate
✓Full-rule chess engine (Stockfish)
✓Turn-based online multiplayer
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What's New in CombatChess

2.9

October 22, 2026

STORY MODE IS HERE Three campaigns, 37 missions, and a button of its own on the title screen. Every mission starts from a hand-built position with your hero on the board (lose them and the mission is lost), and nearly every one ends against a boss who fights by different rules. Pick Story, Normal or Hard, then swipe through the posters to choose your adventure RANK AND FILE Wren, a lone White pawn, climbs the board one rank at a time, through Bronze Legion, the Glacier Keep and the SunTemple, to face the Void Regent on the Last Rank. ZERO HOUR Private Pike, a Green Army grunt, stumbles onto a conspiracy. Ten missions DEAD RECKONING New York has fallen to the dead. Kit and a crew of survivors follow a voice on the radio that promises a cure in Seattle. Twenty missions BOSSES THAT BREAK THE RULES More than 30 bosses, each a shield only a low can get under, called shots to read, grabs to struggle out of, phases that change the fight halfway through. A one fight to the next, so wear it down. Beat one and it joins the Fight Dojo as a sparring partner, and its army joins Quick Play A DEEPER FIGHT • Longer combos: chain lights into heavies and kicks, and cancel a landed hit straight into the super when • A signature move for every piece: the pawn's PROMOTION, the knight's FORK, the bishop's DIAGONAL lauG RAM through a guard, thequeen's PIN and the king's ROYAL GUARD counter. • Fatigue: let your stamiED, slower to swing andslower on your feet. Pace yourself. • A sharper CPU that follits signatures and catchesits breath when it's tired. QUICK PLAY, YOUR WAY Dress your army and the Clocked (the dead, themachines, the Green Army and more) and pick the arena from a new level select, or let RANDOM draw a new 30+ NEW ARENAS New fighter sets (army, zombie, robot, survivor, ninja and SWAT) and a home arena for nearly every milack site, Times Square, asteel mill, a missile silo, a geyser field and the rift in time itself. A LIVING HOME SCREEN The title now cycles thro with its own cast sparring in the background. Hold your favourite in Settings → Home Screen. A new opening theme joins the sves into Settings, and the campaign is now called Chess Tower FRIENDS ON THE OLDER VERSION? Online duels still work and plays on the previous rules

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User reviews

Cool dynamic

Cool new chess dynamic

This is refreshing

A new spin on a classic, the added mechanics make chess fun again. Amazing

Combat chess

Great game to play alone or online with a friend. I love the fighting option between opponents on the chess board. Very nice and entertaining!

Something new and refreshing

I heard about this game on dev forums and I’m glad it delivered - an added layer to chess with the fighting mechanics changes the pacing and add some refreshing excitement

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FAQ

What is CombatChess?

CombatChess is a unique game that combines full-rule chess with real-time pixel brawls. When a capture is contested, both pieces engage in a fight, and the winner keeps the square. It features strategic action cards and arcade-style combat.

How does CombatChess handle captures?

Instead of a piece being immediately removed upon capture, CombatChess initiates a real-time brawl. The winner of the fight determines the outcome of the capture, with the victor keeping the square and the loser's piece removed. Action cards can be used to force these fights.

Can the King fight in CombatChess?

Yes, the King in CombatChess can fight. In check, you can choose to move the King or spend an action card to send it to fight the checking piece directly. A checkmate also triggers a mandatory final duel between the Kings.

What are the combat mechanics in CombatChess?

CombatChess features a six-button arcade combat system with punches, blocking, and dodges. It includes a stamina system that punishes button-mashing and allows for timed dodges to unlock a powerful SUPER attack. Damage persists throughout the match.

Is CombatChess playable offline?

Yes, the single-player mode in CombatChess works fully offline. You can enjoy the game and its robust chess engine without an internet connection.

How does multiplayer work in CombatChess?

CombatChess offers turn-based multiplayer through Game Center. You can invite friends, manage multiple matches simultaneously, and receive notifications for opponent moves or captures. Fights resolve instantly on your device.

What is the chess engine used in CombatChess?

CombatChess is powered by the Stockfish engine, a highly regarded chess engine. Its strength can be tuned from 600 to 3190 Elo, offering a wide range of difficulty levels from beginner-friendly to superhuman.

Does CombatChess have ads?

No, CombatChess does not contain advertisements. The game is free to play and does not interrupt the gameplay with ads.