2026 · Card Game
Chess Joker
Turn the classic game of Chess on its head with 256 unique cards. Play a normal game of chess while drawing a card after each turn, each showing a special move such as moving a King like a Knight or warping a Queen to deliver check. On each turn, choose a normal chess move or use the card; unused cards are discarded, while completed cards score points. Reach 800 Elo worth of completed cards or deliver checkmate to win. The cards are divided into basic and advanced sets for gradual introduction.
- Players
- 2
- Playing time
- 30–60 min
- Age
- 14+
- Complexity
- 2.5 / 5
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Free, on web, Android and iOS
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