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This is a chess variant in which players can “control the board” as a move action.
Released 27 Oct 2026
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This is a chess variant in which players can “control the board” as a move action. The game supports online play, matches against AI, and local analysis. It also features a usable notation system and several customizable board rules.

Sharpen your tactical thinking with carefully designed puzzles.
Play against specially optimized, high-strength bots.
Experiment with different rule variants.
Challenge your friends in online matches.
Puzzle Editor — share your moments of inspiration.

Switchable day and night themes.
Customizable piece and board styles.
Notation support in both JSON and human-readable formats.
Chess clock.

| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 3 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| AI disclosure | This game uses generative AI to assist with code completion and localization translation. The game's library cover art, promotional images are hand-drawn and then enhanced with AI. |
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