Arcane Chess
Your opening prep is useless. Have fun!
Every few turns, you draft a card. Maybe it turns your pawn into a queen for one glorious turn. Maybe it freezes their knight. Maybe it taunts their king into a reckless capture. Underneath all the chaos is a full chess engine — every rule, every check, every castle — because the spells don't replace chess. They weaponize it.
Bring your opening prep. We'll see how it holds up against a well-timed teleport.
What's in the spellbook
- 16 unique spells across four rarities — transformations, teleports, taunts, freezes, summons, movement buffs, and a few things we're not going to spoil.
- Strategic drafting — every few turns you pick 1 of 4 spells, and each selection is balanced, stronger cards come with sideeffects.
- Cooldowns, hand limits, perfect information. Your opponent sees your spellbook, you see theirs.
It's still chess, we promise
- Full chess ruleset under the hood — check, checkmate, en passant, castling, the lot.
- 5 minute + 5 second increment time control — or customize it when you play with a friend
Modes
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Online Multiplayer
Real-time matches against real humans who will absolutely teleport a rook into your face.
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Vs AI
A legitimately thinking bot, for when you want to practice in peace.
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Why you'll like it
Chess players: the tactics you love, with a new layer of decisions on top. Your calculation still matters — it just has to account for the fact that their bishop might cease to exist next turn.
Non-chess players: all the drama of chess, none of the 1850s opening theory. If you can move a knight, you can cast a spell. Welcome in.
Everyone: matches are short, swings are huge and combacks are always an option.
How to play
- Click play.
- Get matched.
- Try to be clever.
If you love chess, take a break from memorizing the Sicilian.
If you don't love chess — this is how we convert you.
Made with love. Join the Discord to tell us your card ideas.
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