Chess with Swords

(formerly known as Ultimate Chess League)

Welcome to Chess with Swords, where the timeless game of chess meets weapons and real-time battle mechanics. This project provides an excellent gaming experience for both chess enthusiasts and those who haven’t played their first game of chess yet.

This is the classic game of chess, but with humanoid characters who fight each other with swords, axes, maces, and spears. Imagine slicing your opponent’s rook, then kicking it across the board. In this game, you can do just that. Each move feels intense as characters unleash epic attacks.

Gameplay Highlights

One of the major highlights of Chess with Swords is the mix of turn-based strategy with real-time action. Players still think several moves ahead, but they’re also rewarded with beautiful animations and satisfying sound effects, making each battle feel personal and impactful.

  • Dynamic Combat System: Each piece has unique animations and attack sequences based on classic chess moves.
  • Special Effects: I’ve crafted feedback like screen shakes, visual distortions, and sound effects to elevate each attack.
  • Taunts and Victory Animations: Characters perform dance moves or special taunts after significant plays like checkmates or capturing key pieces.
  • Different Themed Board Locations: Dungeon, Pirate Ship, Vikingland, Samurai Garden, Great Plains, or Goblin’s Cave.
  • Different Piece Themes: Fantasy, Pirates, Vikings, Samurai, Tribe, Undead, Goblins, Nubians.
  • Multiplayer: Play with friends or find a new person to play with via matchmaking.
  • Augmented Reality: Take the gameplay to the next level/dimension.

Game Development Journey

The development of Chess with Swords has been a challenging yet exciting experience. Below are two videos where I discuss different aspects of the development process:

Devlog 0

In this video, I share the inspiration behind blending chess with a battle system, the initial game mechanics, and some early challenges I faced, from animation timing to syncing multiplayer moves.

Devlog 1

What’s Next?

We’re constantly evolving the game. Our next focus is on adding more unlockable content like new characters, moves, and even chess board themes. Also, we’re looking at expanding the multiplayer aspect, introducing new challenges and puzzles inspired by Lichess.

Stay tuned for more updates, and if you’re interested in following our progress, check out our social media channels or subscribe for game updates!