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 variant of the classic game of chess, introducing several innovative modifications to the traditional rules. These modifications aim to address some of the perceived drawbacks of standard chess, such as drawish tendencies and limited strategic depth.

Board and Pieces:

The game is played on an 11x11 board, expanding the playing field and providing more space for maneuvers. The standard chess pieces (king, queen, rook, bishop, knight, and pawn) are retained, with the addition of two new pieces: the amazon and the vizier.

Amazons and Viziers:

The amazon is a powerful piece that combines the moves of the queen and the rook, while the vizier combines the moves of the queen and the bishop. These pieces add significant complexity and tactical possibilities to the game.

En Passant Capture:

The en passant capture rule is expanded to allow pawns to capture diagonally forward under certain conditions, adding an additional layer of tactical complexity.

Promotion to King:

Pawns that reach the opposite side of the board can now be promoted to a king, providing players with an additional strategic option.

Draw Rules:

The draw rules have been modified to reduce the frequency of drawn games. A game is drawn if there is insufficient material to checkmate, or if the same position occurs three times in a row.

Time Controls:

Chess V+ typically uses faster time controls than standard chess, encouraging players to make quick decisions and avoid protracted stalemates.

Strategic Implications:

The expanded board size and the introduction of new pieces significantly alter the strategic landscape of the game. The increased mobility of the amazon and vizier allows for more dynamic and complex attacks, while the en passant capture rule creates new tactical opportunities. The ability to promote pawns to kings adds an endgame twist that can turn the tide of a game.

Conclusion:

Chess V+ is a refreshing and innovative variant of chess that offers a more dynamic and engaging playing experience. The expanded board, new pieces, and modified rules introduce new challenges and strategic possibilities, appealing to both casual and experienced chess players alike.