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Classic chess.
Epic cards.

A new way to play the oldest game. Stack a 5-card deck, open packs, and outplay opponents with strategy and surprise. Free online matchmaking, ELO ranking and tournaments.

Free to play · No ads during matches · iOS 16+

Chess Royale board with cards

Chess, re-imagined.

Pure chess rules you already know — plus cards that let you freeze pieces, swap sides, sneak through walls, and turn losing positions into wins.

Full chess, no training wheels

All the rules. ELO ranking. Castling, en passant, promotion, check resolution — everything plays exactly like you expect.

70+ cards, 4 rarities

Build a 5-card deck from your collection. Common, rare, epic, legendary. Earn cards by winning, opening packs, or completing daily challenges.

Online PvP with real players

Matchmaking by ELO. Weekly tournaments. Friends list, invites, leaderboards. Win streaks, lose streaks — the ladder is live.

Boss mode + daily challenges

Story-driven AI bosses with unique decks. A new puzzle every day. Rewards stack into your wallet and your progression.

Deep strategy, quick matches.

Each match is 5-minute blitz chess — but you hold 5 cards in your hand and draw one per turn. Play a card and move a piece. Timing is everything.

  • Energy system balances every card — no pay-to-win
  • Card effects resolve with full check-rule priority
  • Every deck can beat every deck — mastery > collection
In-game board showing cards and chess position

Your next move is waiting.

Free to play. Install in 30 seconds.

Download on App Store