Chess Vanguard — Chess rules, a whole new fight

You love chess, but every game feels the same

Memorize openings and follow the theory, and at some point it turns into homework. One slip ends the game, and when you're about to win, your opponent resigns. You started because it was fun — and the fun is the first thing to go.

So we made pieces fight instead of capture

Every piece has HP, attack, defense and its own ultimate. You don't win by checkmate — you win by fighting to the end.

Two actions per turn Move twice, attack twice, or move then attack. Every turn is a real choice.

Attacks hit the 3×3 around you Movement and attack range are separate. Get close and you strike — pawns and rooks alike.

Bring the King's HP to 0 You don't lose because you have nowhere to run — you lose because you can't hold out.

Five minutes to your first match

Know chess? Five seconds. Don't? One tutorial is all it takes.

LearnAn interactive tutorial where you try moving, attacking, cards and ultimates yourself
BuildChoose variants for 8 pawn and 2 bishop squares, and pick 6 of 15 cards for your deck
FightThree AI levels and a 16-stage campaign, each stage a different puzzle
CompeteRated ranked matchmaking, private rooms with friends, a leaderboard

Every game plays out differently

Designed so memorized theory won't carry you.

16-stage campaign

Sieges, cavalry storms, high-defense fortresses, fights against the odds. Not just more enemies — each stage is hard in a different way, all the way to the final boss.

Three AI levels

Hard avoids suicidal moves, retreats, and uses ultimates and cards aggressively. The beginner level wobbles on purpose.

Online battles

Rated ranked matchmaking, private rooms joined by code, open public rooms. No time right now? Continue at your own pace, correspondence-style.

Army setup

Sturdy Fighter pawns or hard-hitting Arcane pawns? A healing Cleric bishop or an attacking one? It's a choice of play style, not a bigger stat total.

15 skill cards

Discovered Attack, Gambit, Desperado, Outpost. Chess tactics are the card names, and one card can turn a losing game around.

Collect looks only

Three piece skin sets, six arena backgrounds, titles and frames. All cosmetic — none of it affects stats.

FAQ

Can I play without knowing chess?

Yes. The tutorial walks you through moving pieces, attacking, cards and ultimates by doing them. Deciding who to hit first matters more than being a great chess player.

Does it work offline?

Single player (AI), campaign, 2-player and the tutorial all work offline. Only online battles and the leaderboard need a connection.

Do I have to watch ads?

No. Ads only appear when you press a "Watch an ad for points" button (in the Shop, after a battle or on the home screen). There are no full-screen ads that interrupt the start or end of a game.

Do I need to pay to get stronger?

No. We only sell things that change looks — piece skins, backgrounds, titles — with no effect on stats. Army setup is a choice of play style, so every combination has the same total.

What happens to a game in progress?

You can pick it up again even after closing the app. In online correspondence games, you can come back any time after your opponent moves and continue.

Which devices are supported?

Android 6.0 (API 23) or later. Available in English and Korean — change the language anytime in Settings.

Chess rules,
a whole new fight