Keep it classic
The familiar contest of foresight and position. Play traditional chess against the computer or share a board in local hot seat.
Chaos
Chess
Definitive Edition
Make your move.
Command extraordinary Champions. Outthink a changing board. This is chess with a little more magic.
34Champions
12Chaos Events
10Story chapters
7Scenarios
01 / A different kind of chess
Know the board.
Expect the unexpected.
Start with the game you know. Add two Champions with powers of their own, then adapt when Chaos changes the battle. Or keep it classic—the choice is yours.
Captured in game
Thunderstorm: lightning strikes the middle of the battle
01 / 09
Let Chaos in
Choose your Champions and learn to turn a warning into an advantage. Your best plan may need a little improvisation.
Find your footing
Interactive lessons introduce the board, movement, and the new rules. Learn a little, then put it into play.
02 / Choose your Champions
A brilliant plan.
An extraordinary ally.
Thirty-four Champions bring new movement and abilities to the board. Choose two for a match. Unlock more as your campaign unfolds.
Crusader
- Movement
- Jumps in an L-shape (2+1 squares).
- Ability Activated
Holy Strike
Freeze all enemy pieces within 2 squares. They cannot move on your opponent’s next turn. The Crusader vanishes after use.
Featured Champions
Choose two Champions for your match.
All 34 Champions
Select a card to see its movement and ability above.
03 / Chaos Events
The board has
plans of its own.
Twelve events can change the rules, reshape the board, or turn your own pieces against you. Read the warning, then make your next move count.
Chaos Event 01 / 12
Thunderstorm
- What happens
- Lightning captures up to three random non-King pieces: one white, one black, and a third from either side.
- Your response
- Keep your position flexible. The strikes are random, so be ready to rebuild your plan around the pieces that survive.
Explore all 12 events
Choose an event to see what changes.
Swipe to explore all 12 events
- 01
Read the warning
See what’s coming.
- 02
Reposition
Prepare your pieces.
- 03
Adapt
Find your next advantage.
04 / The story campaign
A forgotten throne.
An unforgettable rival.
The Forgotten Empress
The Forgotten Empress returns for revenge, leading an army of long-lost chess pieces. Defend the Chess Kingdom across ten chapters, unlock powerful Champions, and adapt as Chaos changes the battle.
I
Learn the board
II
Gather your Champions
III
Face the Empress
10Story chapters
An escalating challenge
An escalating challenge
05 / Seven scenarios
Familiar pieces.
Extraordinary challenges.
Seven scenarios change the objectives, starting positions, or rules of a regular chess match.
See Chaos in motion
Make your move.
Rewrite the battle.
See the Champions, the Chaos, and the board come to life.
Chaos Chess: Definitive Edition
Your next move
starts here.
Wishlist on SteamAlso being developed for iPhone. Mobile release details to follow.
Can I still play regular chess?
Yes. Classic mode keeps traditional chess rules. Choose Chaos when you want Champions and events to change the contest.
Do I need to be a chess expert?
No. Interactive tutorials introduce the fundamentals and the special rules. You can learn against the computer before taking on the campaign and scenarios.
How do I unlock Champions?
The story campaign expands your collection as you progress. Choose from your unlocked Champions when setting up a match.
When can I play?
Visit the Steam page for the latest release information, and add Chaos Chess to your wishlist.