# Dark Chess Tournament — Play Chess to win prizes!

> Tactical chess variant with "Fog of War" and real prize tournaments. (iPhone/iPad app by Tall Troll Games Ou.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-tournament/id1530239468 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tall Troll Games Ou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274059849)
- Category: Games, Board, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.71/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 227 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2021-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-tournament/id1530239468/reviews.md

## What is Dark Chess Tournament?

Dark Chess Tournament is a game of chess with "Fog of War" feature, a chess variant with incomplete information.

"Fog of War" conceals opposing armies. Enemy units become visible in proximity of one square around friendly units or within a striking move. Only the first unit under direct threat is shown. This adds a great amount of unpredictability and a scouting aspect to the game. Makes it exceptionally tactical.  

The goal of the game is not to checkmate the king, but to capture it. Failing to move the king out of check or moving him into check are legal moves. It can result in a capture and loss of the game.

• Fast play, no time to get bored   
• Live player versus player multiplayer with winner takes all
• Extra score for surviving the game and time bonus in async mode
• Player with the most points wins
• Compete against players of similar skill 
• Play in tournaments with actual rewards
• Access the amazing loyalty program that rewards you for playing!

Win Big 
Challenge people around the world with Skillz, a competition platform complete with leaderboards, trophies, physical or virtual prizes, and an amazing loyalty program that rewards you just for playing! Skillz: eSports for Everyone.   

Tournaments are available around the world but are not enabled in the following states: AZ, AR, CT, DE, LA, MT, SC, SD, and TN.

Even if you don't live in a prize-enabled region, you can still play for fun with our virtual currency! 

If you have any questions about the Skillz system or cash tournaments please contact: support@skillz.com

## Key features

- Fog of War chess variant
- Live player vs player multiplayer
- Win prizes in tournaments
- Skillz eSports platform integration
- Loyalty program rewards
- Fast-paced gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-tournament/id1530239468/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 👊✊👊✊👊✊👊

*2024-06-29, version 1.1.3*

Yessssss.. very good

### 5/5 — I love this game- Win lot of money 💸💵🤑💰

*2023-03-18, version 1.1.3*

Nice game from Skillz. I am addicted to this game now.

### 5/5 — Weird weird game but original and counterintuitive Lu fun?

*2022-09-29, version 1.1.2*

Yeah don’t really know what I expected but the layout is nice and I think I’m going to start being more high strung because they can come out of nowhere dude.

### 4/5 — Good

*2022-08-04*

Good game.

### 4/5 — Unique and fun game

*2022-06-23, version 1.1.2*

Great way to play chess

### 2/5 — Does not challenge your skills

*2022-05-07, version 1.1.2*

The effect that you are blinded without knowing where the opponent’s pieces are place, remembers me Stratego. It does not matter if your are outsearching your opponent. One hidden opponent’s pieces that you had no idea where it was placed, you will simply loose the game. Maybe for somes are a likeable game but not for my taste.

### 5/5 — Dark Chess

*2021-11-28, version 1.1.1*

Good Game

### 5/5 — This is pretty fun

*2021-11-23, version 1.1.1*

I liked Dark Chess, good challenge

### 5/5 — I love this game- Win lot of money 💸💵🤑💰

*2021-11-16, version 1.1.1*

Nice game from Skillz. I am addicted to this game now.

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2021-09-16, version 1.1*

Great game, occupies time well

## Frequently asked questions about Dark Chess Tournament

### What is Dark Chess Tournament's "Fog of War" feature?

Dark Chess Tournament's "Fog of War" feature conceals opposing armies. Enemy units become visible only when they are within one square of your units or within a striking move, adding an element of unpredictability and scouting to the game.

### How does Dark Chess Tournament's scoring work?

The goal in Dark Chess Tournament is to capture the opponent's king, not checkmate it. Players also earn extra score for surviving the game and receive a time bonus in asynchronous mode. The player with the most points wins.

### Can I play Dark Chess Tournament for real prizes?

Yes, you can compete in tournaments with actual rewards. However, tournaments are not enabled in AZ, AR, CT, DE, LA, MT, SC, SD, and TN. You can still play for fun with virtual currency in these regions.

### What is the Skillz platform in Dark Chess Tournament?

Skillz is a competition platform integrated into Dark Chess Tournament that offers leaderboards, trophies, physical or virtual prizes, and a loyalty program. It aims to provide eSports experiences for everyone.

### How does Dark Chess Tournament match players?

The game aims to match you against players of similar skill levels. This ensures fair competition and a more engaging experience, whether you are playing casually or in tournaments.

### Is Dark Chess Tournament available on all devices?

Dark Chess Tournament is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is rated for ages 17+ and was last updated on February 9, 2023, with version 1.1.3.

### What are the main differences between Dark Chess Tournament and standard chess?

The primary difference is the "Fog of War" mechanic, which introduces incomplete information. Additionally, the objective is to capture the king, and moving into check is a legal move that can lead to a loss.

### How often is Dark Chess Tournament updated?

The app was last updated on February 9, 2023, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The current version is 1.1.3.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2023-02-09

- Certificate update
- Bug fix

### 1.1.2 — 2022-02-18

- Minor bug fix

### 1.1.1 — 2021-11-10

- Minor UI/UX update
- Network stability improvements
- Bug fix

### 1.1 — 2021-07-16

- New First Time User Experience feature for sync matches
- Minor UI/UX update
- Bug fix

### 1.0.5 — 2021-03-03

- Fairness improvements
- Bug fix

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*