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World War Chess

James, Lanse · Published by Lanse's Basement Enterprise

Mostly Positive — 76% positive (17 reviews)

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

This is 1000+ player chess! You are in a war, where every player matters and contributes! Your king is no longer the center of the world, but rather your Commander's king, a bossfight piece, is the new captain, and must be protected at all costs. Can you carry your comrades to victory?

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Indie, Free To Play, Strategy, Massively Multiplayer · 2025 · More free games

World War Chess challenges you to defend your Commander’s king as part of a massive, player-driven chess battle. Strategize with thousands or fall to their tactics in this indie, free-to-play multiplayer adventure.

About this game

What is it?

World War Chess is the first ever chess variant to feature a battle royale style of gameplay, with no limit to how many people can join!

Content

*Many different maps

*Many different enemies controlled by unique AI

*Battle against Bosses, and endless waves of enemies

*Many other weird and interesting features like Conways Game of Life as an enemy

Extra

In case you are new to chess, there is a tutorial, and an easy-to-understand highlighting system to guide you as to where you can move.

System Requirements

Will my PC run this? →

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 7
  • Processor: i3-2100 or AMD FX-4100
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GPU with OpenGL 2.0 support
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: NA
  • VR Support: No
  • Additional Notes: Internet is optional

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

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