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ChessMatch

zottware · Published by zottware · Official site ↗

3 user reviews — 100% positive (3 reviews) · 22 achievements

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

Puzzle game where chess meets match-3. Move pieces like a chess player, match them like a puzzle pro. Match 4 or more to create special black pieces. Combine two specials for spectacular chain reactions. 150 handcrafted levels, challenging obstacles, timed Blitz mode.

DJCTQ lFull Controller Support
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£1.49

£1.99

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5 Sept 2026Lowest: £1.49 · Highest: £1.496 Oct 2026

Strategy, Casual · 2026 · More under £5 games

About this game

Chess Pieces. Match-3 Rules. One Brilliant Game.

ChessMatch combines chess movement rules with match-3 puzzle gameplay. Swap pieces using the moves they make on a real chessboard — rooks slide across rows, bishops cut diagonals, knights leap in L-shapes — and line up three or more of the same type to clear them.

6 Chess Pieces. 6 Devastating Powers.

Match 4 or more to create special black pieces. Combine two specials for spectacular chain reactions across the board.

150 Handcrafted Levels

Not every level plays the same. Across 150 stages you'll encounter:

  • Score Challenges — Reach the target score before you run out of moves.

  • Hunts — Match specific piece types to complete the mission.

  • Checkmate — Guide the Golden King to the bottom of the board.

  • Siege — Destroy castle walls.

  • Thaw — Free ice-locked pieces by matching next to them.

  • Obscured Pieces — Hidden enemies that block your vision and cannot be swapped.

  • Power Tiles — Glowing board squares that supercharge any piece matched on them.

  • Stone Pieces — Hardened pieces encased in stone.

Boards range from compact 4x4 grids to massive 12x12 battlefields. Watch out for gaps in the board!

Combos

When pieces clear and new ones fall, chain reactions happen. Trigger cascading matches for bonus points and extra moves. Use advanced tactics like Discovered Attacks, long-range Snipes, promoted Pawn plays, and Knight Forks to earn even more.

4 Ways to Play

  • Campaign — 100 levels of escalating challenge. Earn up to 3 stars on each.

  • Blitz — Race the clock in 1-minute, 3-minute, or 5-minute sprints. Score as high as you can before time runs out.

  • Unlimited — No move limit. No timer. Just an infinite board and a high score to chase.

  • Tutorial — Learn every mechanic with guided lessons at your own pace.

5 Powerful Tools

  • Smite — Instantly destroy any piece or wall.

  • Castle — Swap any two pieces anywhere on the board.

  • Enchant — Transform any piece into a devastating special.

  • Shuffle — Scramble the board for fresh possibilities.

  • Time Warp — Add 5 bonus moves when you need them.

Every tool is earned through gameplay. No purchases, no premium currency.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported Languages

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    5/14/26 Patch

    Bug fixes and small tune-ups for an even smoother run through the campaign. FIXES • Resolved a rare freeze where the board could stop responding to taps after finishing certain levels • Fixed the thaw counter occasionally flickering on ice levels that included walls • Long translations no longer push the back button off the Credits screen BALANCING • Tighter move budgets and reworked layouts for a fairer challenge POLISH • Bigger, clearer piece icons on capture-pieces objectives Thanks for playing!
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Release Day Patch

    Fix steam cloud overwriting with newest timestamp save instead of keeping progress Fix for mouse input blocking after victory screen
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    ChessMatch is Fully Playable on Steam Deck!

    We're excited to share that ChessMatch has been built with Steam Deck in mind. Here's what you can expect:Full Controller SupportNavigate menus and gameplay entirely with the analog stick, D-pad, and face buttonsFull support for touch or mouse inputAutomatic detection switches seamlessly between controller and mouse inputFocus-based UI navigation across all menus, settings, and game over screensOptimized DisplayRuns natively on Steam Deck's display with automatic resolution scalingFullscreen and windowed modes supportedGL Compatibility renderer for smooth performanceAccessibility SettingsReduced Motion — Disables UI animations, particles, and screen shake for a calmer experienceHigh Contrast — Stronger text contrast and fully opaque panels, available in both light and dark modesSeparate Music & SFX volume controlsLight/Dark mode toggleAll Game Modes, All on Deck100+ handcrafted puzzle levels with star ratingsUnlimited mode for endless playBlitz mode (60s, 3min, 5min) for quick sessionsFull tutorial availableSave AnywhereSteam Cloud saves sync your progress between Deck and desktop automaticallyPick it up and play a few levels on the couch — ChessMatch is right at home on Steam Deck.
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