Combat Chess
Combat Chess is a turn-based chess strategy game where players plan tactics, manage resources, and adapt to changing threats. It stands out for turn-based decision-making, and focused moment-to-moment design, especially if you enjoy strategy experiences with a clear identity.
Combat Chess overview
Play with living, battling characters! Combat Chess takes the basic chess game and adds an imaginative element for players bored with the simple "black vs. white" chess board. Beautifully done in rendered 3D graphics, it adds stunning animation sequences during gameplay. Combat Chess is written to Grand Master standards and supports play against human opponents.
Combat Chess includes 3D rendered pieces from a medieval setting with fantasy elements. Pawns become dragons, Knights become real knights, the Black Knight’s turning your pawns to green jelly, and the Queen’s threatening to deliver a majestic head-butt to your king. With over 600 animation sequences, each piece includes "fidget" sequences for those moments you need to think. The animations include movement, combat, fidgets, and "check" moves. For the traditional minded, The chess game includes a traditional set, also 3D rendered. Two boards come with the game, each assigned to the genre of pieces.
- Comprehensive tutorials for novice players
- Fun, high-quality movement and combat animations
- An attractive way to get young people hooked on chess and teach them the basics
Will this game run on your PC?
Minimum
- System: Windows XP or Vista
- Processor: 1 GHz
- Memory: 256 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9
Download, Install, and Play
- Click the download button to get the link. You'll be redirected to our link generator.
- Once you're there, you can either copy the link or open it directly.
- Before you begin, make sure you have a supported client installed.
- Download Combat Chess v3.0 (latest). Wait until it is 100% complete, then locate the files.
- Install the game:
- Run or double-click
setup_********.exe. - If a DLC folder is included, run any
.exefiles inside it as well.
- Run or double-click
- After the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
- Enjoyed the game? Consider purchasing it from the official store to support the developers.
Need help?
Check our FAQs for common questions and fixes. If you need additional assistance, you can also visit the official GOG Support Center.
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