I’ve always loved chess and battle strategy games, and this honestly feels like the perfect mix of the two. It’s smart, challenging, and really fun to play. Definitely recommend checking it out!
Chess Empire
- Release Date:
- Aug 18, 2025
- Developer:
- Blue Alpaca Games
- Publisher:
- Blue Alpaca Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
OUT AUGUST 18

About the Game
Chess Empire is a tactical twist on chess where you earn gold, buy new pieces and upgrades, and have to reveal the fog of war to see your enemies.
The core rules are familiar-you command the classic board and pieces-but now every turn earns you gold: 1 for moving, 2 for captures, and 3 for taking down upgraded pieces. Spend it in the shop to recruit new units or unlock powerful upgrades that transform how pieces play.
Fog of war hides anything outside the vision range of your farthest pieces, making information as valuable as material. Position smartly, scout aggressively, and strike when your opponent is blind.
Upgrade your army to unleash unique abilities:
Promoted Pawns – Attack forward as well as diagonally.
Bishops – Fire arrows to capture from range.
Knights – Strike any tile exactly two spaces away and see farther than most units.
Rooks – Hit two enemies in a line.
Queens – Unleash a 1-tile radius AoE, wiping out clusters in one strike.
Key Features
Gold-Based Economy – Plan your spending between units and upgrades.
Unique Unit Powers – Transform the battlefield with ranged, AoE, and vision bonuses.
Fog of War – Ambush and outmaneuver your opponent through controlled vision.
Think faster, see farther, and build the ultimate army.
Welcome to Chess Empire.
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User Reviews
Genuinely could be an esport
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100T or AMD FX 6100
- Memory: 6 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD R7 260x
- DirectX: Version 5.2
- Storage: 5 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: intel Core i5 3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x
- Memory: 16 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290X
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 10 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with surround sound support (optional)
FAQ
How much does Chess Empire cost?
Chess Empire costs $8.99.
What are the system requirements for Chess Empire?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100T or AMD FX 6100 Memory: 6 MB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD R7 260x DirectX: Version 5.2 Storage: 5 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit Processor: intel Core i5 3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x Memory: 16 MB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290X DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 10 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with surround sound support (optional)
What platforms is Chess Empire available on?
Chess Empire is available on Windows PC.
Is Chess Empire worth buying?
Chess Empire has 100% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was Chess Empire released?
Chess Empire was released on Aug 18, 2025.
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