Dark Chess
Played 2 times.
About Dark Chess
Anyone who knows Chinese chess pieces will recognize the cast here, but the rules are not the ones you remember. Dark Chess keeps the pieces and rewrites the fighting: a piece can only capture something of lower rank, so every move is a question of who outranks whom.
It is a turn-based duel on a board. You lose when every piece you own has been captured or when you have no legal move left, which means trapping an opponent can be as strong as winning material. It suits short, thoughtful sessions in a browser tab, on a computer or on a phone.
Game details
| Genre | Puzzle |
|---|---|
| Controls | Mouse or touch |
| Platform | Browser, phone and tablet |
| Cost | Free, no download |
| Screen | 960 x 600 px |
How to play Dark Chess
- Click one of your pieces to select it.
- Click an empty square to move there, or an enemy piece to capture it.
- Capture only pieces that rank below the one you are moving.
- Keep your own pieces alive and make sure you always have a legal move.
Tips for Dark Chess
- Protect your highest-ranking pieces first, since they are the only ones that can capture most of the board.
- Before stepping next to an enemy piece, check whether it outranks yours.
- Having no legal move counts as a loss, so avoid boxing in your own pieces.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dark Chess free to play?
Yes. Dark Chess is free, runs in your browser, and needs no download or sign-up.
How do I control Dark Chess?
Use the mouse on a computer, or tap on a phone or tablet, to pick a piece and then choose where it goes.
How do you lose a game of Dark Chess?
You lose when all of your pieces have been captured, or when you have no move available on your turn.
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