Chess V+

Learn chess or take on the chess master, this fun chess game has it all.

Welcome to the 21st Anniversary Edition of Chess. Relieve boredom, have fun and exercise your mind all at the same time with this classic board game.

Regardless of your playing level, ZingMagic's multi award winning Chess is a fun, stimulating and challenging game for beginners and champions alike.

Even if you have never played Chess before, that’s not a problem. The game helps you at every step with hints, legal move display, piece move information, game information and over 20 levels of play enabling you to learn Chess at your own pace.

Chess is a two player game with a colourful history which can be traced back to its Indian ancestor, Chaturanga. In 1291 the Archbishop of Canterbury in England threatened clergy who continued playing Chess with a diet of bread and water.

The game has flourished over the years and is now one of the most popular board games in the world, requiring thought, skill and strategy to become successful.

The object of Chess is to capture the opponent's King. To capture the King you must place it in check. If the King cannot escape by itself, or with the help of its army, it is in checkmate and the King is captured.

Game features:

* Play against the computer or another human player on the same device.

* Over 20 levels of play to suit your mood.

* Award winning artificial intelligence engine which is particularly strong at expert levels.

* Understands all Chess rules such as en passant captures, castling, under promotion, draw by repetition, perpetual check and 50 move rule.

* Support for alternate boards and pieces, including super touch friendly boards.

* Full undo and redo of moves.

* Show last move.

* Show legal moves.

* Show threatened pieces.

* Hints.

* Chess is just one of our large collection of best of breed classic board, card and puzzle games available for a wide range of platforms.

Overview

Chess V+ is an enhanced version of the classic strategy game chess, introducing several innovative twists and variations to the traditional gameplay.

Key Features

* Expanded Board: The game is played on an expanded 10x10 board, providing players with more space and strategic options.

* New Pieces: In addition to the traditional pieces (king, queen, rook, bishop, knight, pawn), Chess V+ introduces four new pieces: the chancellor, the vizier, the marshal, and the ambassador.

* Chancellor: Combines the moves of a rook and a knight, moving either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally two squares.

* Vizier: Moves like a queen, but only within a 3x3 square around itself.

* Marshal: Moves like a knight, but can jump over other pieces.

* Ambassador: Moves like a bishop, but can also teleport to any empty square on the board once per game.

* Modified Pawn Movement: Pawns now have the option of moving forward one or two squares on their initial move.

* En Passant Capture: Pawns can now capture an opponent's pawn that has just moved two squares forward from its starting position.

Gameplay

The basic rules of chess remain largely unchanged in Chess V+, with the goal of capturing the opponent's king. However, the expanded board and new pieces introduce significant strategic challenges and possibilities.

* Increased Mobility: The larger board and new pieces provide players with greater mobility and flexibility in their movements.

* Enhanced Tactical Options: The unique abilities of the new pieces create a wider range of tactical options and combinations.

* Greater Complexity: The increased complexity of the game demands higher levels of strategic thinking and tactical awareness from players.

Variations

Chess V+ offers several variations to cater to different player preferences and skill levels:

* Standard Chess: Played on the traditional 8x8 board with the standard set of pieces.

* Chess960 (Fischer Random): A variant where the starting position of the pieces is randomized, promoting creativity and adaptability.

* King of the Hill: A variation where the objective is to capture the opponent's king while protecting one's own king from capture.

Conclusion

Chess V+ is a refreshing and innovative take on the classic game of chess. The expanded board, new pieces, and modified rules create a more challenging and dynamic gameplay experience, appealing to both casual and experienced players alike. With its increased strategic depth and tactical possibilities, Chess V+ offers endless opportunities for intellectual stimulation and strategic battles.