# Kill the King: Realtime Chess — Chess with no turns

> Real-time strategy chess game with out-of-turn piece movement. (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph Hinkle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-king-realtime-chess/id1477894211 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joseph Hinkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/916334630)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-king-realtime-chess/id1477894211/reviews.md

## What is Kill the King?

Take chess to the next level by moving any piece you'd like out-of-turn!

In this RTS-style chess game, each chess piece has its own "cool down time". You can move each piece every 5 seconds—even if your opponent doesn't make a move! 

Play free chess online with your friends or with strangers!

Singleplayer is great for beginners and experts! I modified an open-source chess AI engine called Garbo-Chess giving even trained chess players a challenge.

Kill the King Features:
 - Queens, rooks and all pieces can move out-of-turn
 - Extremely difficulty singleplayer AI
 - Play free multiplayer chess with friends
 - AI uses a modified, real chess AI engine
 - Chess becomes a frantic, 1-on-1 army battle

If you have any feature that you'd like added, do not hesitate to email me!

## Key features

- Real-time strategy chess
- Out-of-turn piece movement
- Piece cooldown timers
- Frantic 1-on-1 army battles
- Challenging singleplayer AI
- Online multiplayer with friends

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-the-king-realtime-chess/id1477894211/reviews.md

### 5/5 — More fun than real chess!

*2020-01-28*

Awesome game! Much more fun to play than regular chess. Cool features like premoves and has more of a speed chess element to it. Super fun!

## Frequently asked questions about Kill the King

### What is Kill the King's unique gameplay mechanic?

Kill the King introduces real-time strategy to chess. Unlike traditional chess, pieces have cooldown timers, allowing you to move them out-of-turn, creating a faster-paced experience.

### Can I play Kill the King offline?

Yes, Kill the King offers a singleplayer mode against a challenging AI, making it playable without an internet connection.

### Does Kill the King have ads?

No, Kill the King is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### How difficult is the AI in Kill the King?

The singleplayer AI in Kill the King is described as extremely difficult, modified from the open-source Garbo-Chess engine, providing a challenge even for experienced chess players.

### What devices support Kill the King?

Kill the King is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### What is the age rating for Kill the King?

Kill the King has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Kill the King updated?

Kill the King was last updated on January 28, 2020, with version 1.1.1. The developer is open to feature suggestions via email.

### What are the in-app purchase options in Kill the King?

While the game is free to play, it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details on what these purchases entail are not provided in the description.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2020-01-28

- Bug fixes
- Demo video in App Store
- You can play your own music in the background

### 1.1 — 2020-01-27

- Bug fix chess pieces sometimes breaking the game when they die

Please contact me if you have any feedback or find new bugs!

### 1.0 — 2020-01-26

No release notes.

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All apps by Joseph Hinkle: https://appshunter.io/developer/916334630

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