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Chessplosion

François Duchesne · François Duchesne

Chessplosion

gameAppID 5132940Released
Release dateSep 11, 2026

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Details

DeveloperFrançois Duchesne
PublisherFrançois Duchesne
FreeNo
Required ageNone

Chessplosion reinvents chess with an explosive Giant Pawn that occupies a 2×2 area. Face the AI or other players, solve puzzles, and customize special rules to create tactical, unpredictable matches filled with surprising turns.

Chessplosion reinvents chess around a brand-new piece: the Giant Pawn. Occupying a 2×2 area, the Giant Pawn changes movement, captures, and traditional chess strategy. It can become a major threat on the board, but destroying it can also trigger an explosion that completely transforms the position. When a Giant Pawn is captured, its explosion creates four pawns that can eliminate pieces occupying their squares. If it reaches the opposite side of the board, it can give rise to two Amazons, powerful pieces combining the movement of a queen and a knight. The familiar foundations of chess are still here, but you'll need to rethink how you use them. KEY FEATURES • Challenge the computer across multiple difficulty levels, from accessible opponents to demanding AI. • Play against another player locally or online. • Watch two AI opponents battle each other in computer-vs-computer mode. • Solve increasingly challenging checkmate puzzles. • Customize special Giant Pawn rules to dramatically change how matches play. • Customize board colors and visual options. • Browse your game history and replay moves to analyze previous matches. • Choose between different time controls to adjust the pace of play. In Chessplosion, a familiar position can change in just a few moves. Protect your king, keep an eye on the Giant Pawn, and consider the consequences of every explosion before launching your attack.

Genres and categories

CasualIndieSportsStrategyEarly AccessSingle-playerMulti-playerPvPLAN PvPShared/Split Screen PvPShared/Split ScreenRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
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