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Shift Chess

This is a chess variant in which players can “control the board” as a move action. The game supports online play, matches against AI, and local analysis.

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冷游工作室
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冷游工作室
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About the Game

What Is This Game?

This is a chess variant in which players can “control the board” as a move action. The game supports online play, matches against AI, and local analysis. It also features a usable notation system and several customizable board rules.

Features

  • Sharpen your tactical thinking with carefully designed puzzles.

  • Play against specially optimized, high-strength bots.

  • Experiment with different rule variants.

  • Challenge your friends in online matches.

  • Puzzle Editor — share your moments of inspiration.

Additional Features

  • Switchable day and night themes.

  • Customizable piece and board styles.

  • Notation support in both JSON and human-readable formats.

  • Chess clock.

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