# Dark Chess+ — Using Chinese Chess to play

> Chinese Chess variant with a hierarchical capture mechanic. (iPhone/iPad app by Oscar Tsang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2019-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914/reviews.md

## What is Dark Chess+?

It is a very interesting chess, it is using Chinese Chess to play but the game rule is very different.

Only higher level chess can eat lower level chess, you all you chess is eaten or you cannot move. You will loss.

## Key features

- Unique capture rules
- Hierarchical piece strength
- Chinese Chess base
- Strategic gameplay
- Loss condition: all pieces eaten or no moves

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 炮的逻辑有问题

*2026-06-15*

棋子“炮”的逻辑有问题，有的时候会乱跳，甚至会自己跳出棋盘消失

### 2/5 — Game Rules Issue

*2025-10-28*

The rules are wrong and the gameplay is not as expected.

### 2/5 — No instructions

*2019-06-28*

How am i meant to know what beats what when you dont give us proper instructions... just a quick five second image before the game starts... its plain silly

## Frequently asked questions about Dark Chess+

### What is Dark Chess+?

Dark Chess+ is a unique chess game that uses Chinese Chess as its base but introduces a different rule where only higher-level chess can eat lower-level chess. You lose if all your chess is eaten or you cannot move.

### How does Dark Chess+ differ from standard Chinese Chess?

The primary difference in Dark Chess+ is the capture mechanic. Instead of any piece being able to capture any other piece of equal or lesser rank, only higher-level pieces can capture lower-level pieces, adding a new layer of strategy.

### What is the objective of Dark Chess+?

The objective in Dark Chess+ is to avoid having all your pieces eaten or becoming unable to make any valid moves. The game is lost if either of these conditions is met.

### What devices is Dark Chess+ available on?

Dark Chess+ is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does Dark Chess+ cost?

Dark Chess+ is a paid application and costs $4.99.

### When was Dark Chess+ last updated?

Dark Chess+ was last updated on August 13, 2025, with version 5.60.

### What is the age rating for Dark Chess+?

Dark Chess+ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Does Dark Chess+ have ads?

Yes, Dark Chess+ contains advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.60 — 2025-08-13

- Bugs fixed

### 5.50 — 2024-01-25

- Bugs fixed

### 5.00 — 2021-11-24

- Bugs fixed

### 4.01 — 2021-03-01

- Bugs fixed

### 2.00 — 2020-01-07

- Bugs fixed

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All apps by Oscar Tsang: https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065

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