Solo Chess Tactics & Campaign
Solve sharp tactical chess puzzles or command White against a calculating computer opponent in this elegant solo campaign.
How to play
- Select a game mode from the main menu: Puzzle Campaign or Skirmish.
- Tap or click one of your ivory pieces to view its legal moves highlighted in green.
- Select a highlighted square to move the piece and confirm your action.
- Complete the stage objective, such as capturing the black queen, within the two-move limit to earn stars.
- Use the Hint button if you get stuck to highlight a recommended piece to move.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap a piece to select it, then tap a highlighted square to move.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click a piece to select it, then click a highlighted square to move.
More about this game
Solo Chess Tactics & Campaign challenges you to find forcing moves and deliver checkmate across a series of tactical puzzles. You can also test your skills in a Skirmish mode, commanding White against an adaptive computer opponent. The campaign features specific goals and a strict two-move limit for each stage, rewarding you with up to three stars based on your efficiency. A run ends when you achieve the objective, exhaust your move budget, or reach a stalemate.
Tips
- Look for forcing moves like checks and captures to limit the opponent's options.
- In the campaign, try to solve the puzzle in the par limit of one move to earn a perfect three-star rating.
- Pay attention to the specific stage objective, as it may require a unique action like capturing the queen rather than a standard checkmate.
Questions
What happens if I run out of moves in the campaign?
If you exceed the two-move limit for a stage, your move budget is spent. You will fail the puzzle and must reset the board to try a different forcing line.
Can I undo a move if I make a mistake?
No, there is no undo button provided in the interface. You must carefully plan your moves before committing to them, or use the restart button to begin the puzzle again.
How does the difficulty work in Skirmish mode?
The computer opponent has three difficulty levels: Apprentice, Tactician, and Master. Apprentice makes quick replies at depth 1, while Master searches deeper into the position at depth 3 to find much stronger replies.