# PlunderChess — ...where no brain has gone... > Chess variant where captured pieces grant temporary enhanced movement abilities. (iPhone/iPad app by White Horse Games, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plunderchess/id793926995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [White Horse Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/793926998) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy - Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 169 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-02-18 - Data updated: 2026-07-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plunderchess/id793926995/reviews.md ## What is PlunderChess? Introducing PlunderChess®… If Chess is fun (and it is!) then PlunderChess® is EXPONENTIALLY FUN! Imagine playing chess like you always do, however, this time, upon making a capture, the chess piece doing the kill is then allowed to "take on" added moving capabilities directly from its spoils, and use those newly acquired capabilities on one future move!... henceforth.... you have PLUNDERCHESS®! You will quickly be hooked! Features of PlunderChess® App: 1) Colored Vests overlaying 2D chess pieces to indicate plundered powers. 2) Practice board to build strategies and enhance your tactics. 3) Analysis board to test active game piece maneuvers. 4) Supports both Live play. 5) Text chat with your opponent. 6) Competitive AI opponent with 5 skill levels. 7) Mate in 1 and Mate in 2 puzzle packs 8) Cross platform online play support YouTube: Check out our YouTube video clips…. enter: plunderchess in the search field. Read what others are saying about the PlunderChess® board game: 1) Cathi, Editor for NY State Empire Chess Magazine…Product Review… “This is an amazing and exciting new game which takes off from the regular game of chess using a regular chess board. We discovered it at the famous USATE Tournament, brought it home, and it has become a favorite game at home, and among chess fans at our local chess club….” 2) Becca, 12 year old student writes… “My family and i love plunderchess!! it is the best ever!! we're always playing it! I used 2 dread it when my family played chess bc 2 me it was boring. but PLUNDERchess, now thats another story. its easy to understand and FUN!” Here are a few of the BASIC Rules of PlunderChess® Play: 1) "Plundering" occurs when a chess piece captures an opposing piece and "plunders" or "acquires" additional moving capabilities directly from the piece it just captured, hence, strengthening the capturing piece! This plundering is illustrated by the overlaying of a colored banner (called "vests") on the piece that made the capture. Image illustrations provided. 2) The added moving capability provided by a plundered vest may be used one time only on any future move. (I.e., the plundered vest may be used on it's very next move or carried around on the board and used later in the game, but only once.) 3) Plundering is optional and may be declined by the player making the capture. YES, sometimes you do NOT want to plunder a vest from the spoils of the kill!! The case for NOT plundering would be if you suspect your opponent will immediately capture you back (making a "trade") and acquire the vest you just plundered! (See rule #9) 4) When plundering is elected, a "colored vest banner" that corresponds to the moving capabilities being plundered, gets overlaid upon the chess piece that made the kill. This vest banner signifies to both players that the piece wearing it now has extra moving capabilities for one future move. ## Key features - Captured pieces grant temporary enhanced movement - Colored vests indicate plundered powers - Practice and analysis boards - Live play and text chat - Competitive AI with 5 skill levels - Mate in 1 and 2 puzzle packs - Cross-platform online play ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $0.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | PlunderChess Chess Opponent | $0.99 | one-time | | PlunderChess Puzzle Pack A | $0.99 | one-time | | Plunder Chess Puzzle Pack B | $0.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #137 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plunderchess/id793926995/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fun application *2025-11-23* Easy to use and give an extra road to think ### 5/5 — Good one *2025-11-23* Good for beginner and play with the unknown opponent without a board with the help of this app ### 5/5 — the best chess game *2025-11-23* to be honest, this game has been a blast, it is really thought out and it is a nice variant from normal chess. this game is a really fun and i really recommend it. ### 3/5 — App is buggy *2025-06-08* I like the game but the app has UX issues. Too many to list. Here is one: if I turn off sound in your app settings, it means I probably want to listen to my music app while I’m in your app. ### 5/5 — Very cool and fun take on Chess. *2025-05-11* Very cool and fun take on Chess. My kid discovered it and really enjoys it. It takes a second to get used to the rules, but once you got it, it’s time to plunder! ### 5/5 — Creative for kids. *2025-05-11* We know this APP during the super nationals VIII. My kids really like it! ### 5/5 — This is awesome *2025-05-10* This the most fun variant of chess I have every played. Seriously please try it out ### 5/5 — Very fun *2025-05-10* recently played Plunder Chess, and honestly—it’s one of the most fun chess variants I’ve tried in a while. If you’re used to traditional chess and want to shake things up without completely throwing out the rules, this might be exactly what you need. The concept is clever: when you capture a piece, your piece can “plunder” its movement ability for later use. So suddenly, your rook might have a one-time bishop move, or your pawn might move like a knight. It sounds chaotic—and it kind of is—but in the best way. What I really liked is how it forced me to think in a completely new way. I couldn’t just calculate standard tactics; I had to constantly ask myself, “What does that piece also have up its sleeve?” It keeps you on your toes, and the surprise factor makes even casual games feel intense. That said, it’s not for everyone. If you’re a chess purist or training for serious tournaments, this might mess with your fundamentals a bit. And yeah, the game can spiral into madness if both players start stacking abilities in creative (or weird) ways. But if you go into it for fun, it’s a blast. ### 4/5 — Cool game *2025-05-10* Really cool game concept. The online pairing tool appears to still be in progress, and does not indicate how long it might take to find an opponent or let you abort the game. but I’m sure that will be fixed soon. ### 1/5 — BUNZ *2025-05-10* You need to add a clock my opponents just wouldn’t move this app is so bunz this game is more bunz than a hamburger I am personally offended by this game I have never seen such a bunz app in my life if I could give this app 0-5 I would if I were to describe this app in one word it would be bunz ## Frequently asked questions about PlunderChess ### What is PlunderChess? PlunderChess is a chess variant where capturing an opponent's piece grants the capturing piece a temporary, single-use enhanced movement ability. These acquired powers are indicated by colored vests on the pieces, adding a new layer of strategy and excitement to the classic game. ### How do the "plundered powers" work? When a piece captures an opponent's piece, the player can choose to "plunder" an additional moving capability from the captured piece. This plundered power can be used only once on any future move. Declining to plunder is an option, especially if you suspect your opponent might immediately recapture and gain the power. ### Is PlunderChess free to play? The app is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may include additional features or content such as puzzle packs or other enhancements to the gameplay experience. ### What platforms is PlunderChess available on? The app supports cross-platform online play, meaning you can compete with players on different devices. Specific platform availability, such as iOS or Android, is generally indicated in the app store listing. ### What are the main benefits of playing PlunderChess over regular chess? PlunderChess offers exponentially more fun by introducing dynamic gameplay. The ability to acquire and strategically use enhanced movement powers after captures makes each game unpredictable and engaging, appealing to both casual players and seasoned chess enthusiasts. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.23.1 — 2023-03-28 New Ranked matches with Leaderboard. Improved interface design Bug fixes ### 1.22.1 — 2022-06-08 Bug fixes ### 1.21.1 — 2022-04-08 Bug fixes. ### 1.20.1 — 2021-06-28 Move confirmation required during Nudge Play. 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