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FPS Chess

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Battle a friend in this fast paced 1v1 class-based first-person shooter. Chess takes a back-seat to FPS as you win duel after duel and capture the opponent's pieces until you've beaten their king and won the game.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Free To Play, Strategy, Shooter, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Unique and fun gameplay blending chess and fps
    • Free to play with no microtransactions
    • Good for playing with friends
    • Easy to learn, hard to master
    • Runs well on low-end pcs

    Cons

    • Small player base and sparse matchmaking
    • Some bugs and glitches
    • Limited maps and game modes
    • Balance issues with some pieces
    • Poor optimization on some systems

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Progression, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have control over both chess moves and FPS combat, allowing personal decision-making and skill expression."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game requires skill in both chess strategy and FPS aiming mechanics, with a learning curve and skill ceiling."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong competitive element in 1v1 matches against friends or others, with emphasis on winning duels and matches."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report repeated play sessions and desire to keep playing, though some mention limited content and player base."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Game is focused on 1v1 competitive duels with no cooperative or team modes."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Customization of chessboard setups and creative use of piece abilities noted, though core structure is chess-based."

    • Domination
      2

      "Some players enjoy dominating friends and causing rage quits, but interactions appear mostly balanced and friendly."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying its absurd and chaotic nature."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, with no obligation or pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different piece abilities, strategies, and glitches, showing curiosity and experimentation."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some mention of map secrets and out-of-bounds exploits, but limited maps and environments reduce exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization of chessboards and shiny piece skins allow some player self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Game blends realistic FPS combat with the fantasy of animated chess pieces with unique abilities."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Strong social aspect playing with friends, sharing laughs and memorable moments, though limited online community."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop both FPS skills and chess strategy understanding over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; not a casual idle experience."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions mostly with friends, some emotional sharing through shared fun and rivalry."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      -2

      "No grind or item accumulation; some cosmetic customization but no significant progression systems."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Players find the game fun and cathartic despite some bugs and chaos."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory feedback with chaotic FPS action and humorous effects."

    • Status
      1

      "Some social recognition among friends for skill, but no formal ranking or leaderboard systems."

    • Story
      -5

      "No story or narrative elements; purely gameplay focused."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Strong strategic component combining chess tactics with FPS combat decisions."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from unpredictable FPS duels and chaotic matches."

    • Value
      5

      "Free to play with no microtransactions; players feel they get great entertainment value."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat and shooting are core mechanics, with emphasis on defeating opponent pieces via FPS battles."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid losing pieces and survive FPS duels to win matches."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026