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When two pieces meet, they enter a combat mini-game.

“Probably the most innovative chess game out there and quickly drew me into the chess world. Definitely worth the price you pay.” Metacritic Battle vs Chess

While it supports local "hot-seat" and LAN play, online matchmaking is generally reported as dead or difficult to use. When two pieces meet, they enter a combat mini-game

Traditional rules with animated 3D fantasy pieces or a simplified 2D view. When two pieces meet

A more chaotic "hack-and-slash" mode where pieces fight in a free-moving environment.