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Chess of Mana

Warriors clash in an epic chess battle where the fallen can be revived through the King’s Mana! Choose your battlefield, I mean your board, craft your ultimate strategy, harness your Mana, and defeat your enemy to claim glory!

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February 25, 2026
158 days ago
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About the Game

Chess of Mana is chess like you’ve never seen before, a magical battlefield where capturing a piece isn’t the end… it’s just the beginning.

In this vibrant fantasy world, Celts and Orcs clash in strategic duels powered by a magical resource called Mana. With it, you can revive fallen pieces and turn the tide of battle in unexpected ways.

Forget the fear of making bold moves and losing your pieces! In Chess of Mana, every move can trigger a comeback, and every fallen unit has the potential to return to the fight. Here, the King is more than just a target, he is the source of all Mana power.

A brand-new way to play chess where pieces can return to the battlefield!

Mana Chess redefines traditional strategy and introduces entirely new tactical playstyles. The ability to revive captured pieces creates a fresh dynamic that has even experienced chess players rethinking their approach.

Prefer a more traditional experience? You can play Classic Chess too!

Enjoy standard chess gameplay enhanced by Chess of Mana’s charming pixel art visuals and epic soundtrack. Let’s be honest, it’s way more fun watching characters sprint across the board and clash in battle during every capture.

Chess of Mana features a unique artistic direction and expressive animations that transform the board into a true battlefield.

Every capture feels satisfying and impactful. Just wait until you see the Queen’s magical powers in action, it’s seriously awesome.

In war, the battlefield is always someone’s homeland.

That’s why Chess of Mana features themed boards that create unique battle atmospheres for each match. We put a lot of love into the pixel art, and it truly stands out as one of the game’s visual highlights.