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Dechamel Chess

A single player Chess campaign with chess piece inventory management, progressive level difficulty and a superset of standard chess rules? Sign me up! Moats, peace times, close combats, shops and a campaign are what makes this chess game unique and fun to play.

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Grgo Mariani
Publisher
Grgo Mariani
Release
June 16, 2026
46 days ago
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About the Game

Don't play chess if you think it's a mess,

you'll go up in flames lest you're Chessy Chames.

Knight might fight right,

but come dawn on the lawn everyones a pawn.

Try this new variation on chess and complete the campaign using only a limited arsenal of pieces.

  • compete with two additional rows

  • compete with one row closer to the opponent

  • compete with limited chess pieces on either side

  • use moats for protecting your assets

  • block piece movement with rocks

  • compete with a grace period of not-attacking

Other features include:

  • 3d graphics

  • guard views

  • mouse, keyboard and controller support

  • win chance bar

  • turn history view

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