# GoblinChess — Online Chess with Cards

> Online Chess with Cards (iPhone/iPad app by Panaq AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblinchess/id6754633941 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Panaq AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849357185)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free (on sale, was $4.99)
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 605 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblinchess/id6754633941/reviews.md

## What is GoblinChess?

Despite its playful appearance, GoblinChess is a serious chess game:

Traditional Chess Foundation: In the beginning of the game only standard chess pieces exist on the board.


Spell Card System: 10 spell cards that can alter gameplay, each player starts with five random cards.

Multiple Game Modes: Classic and Chaotic variants with different time controls. Choose between, online, robot or local play.

ELO Rating System: Standard chess ranking system for anyone playing online.

Modern Chess Rules: Supports everything you'd expect from competitive chess, e.g. en passant, repetition draw (3x), stalemate etc.

No In-Game Purchases: You pay a one-time price for the client, if you choose our official GoblinChess.com client (the one shown in the video above).

Open Data/Free Platform: This game has an unusually sound long-term foundation. This has interesting implications for the technically inclined.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3 — 2026-03-05

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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