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Zen Chess: Mate in One

Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game. Solve mate-in-one problems in a beautifully designed chess board.

Developer
Minimol Games
Publisher
Minimol Games
Release
April 10, 2018
8 years and 205 days ago
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About the Game

Zen Chess: Mate in One is a minimalist chess puzzle game.

  • Designed for chess lovers of all levels (even if you just learned how to move the pieces);

  • Solve 300 puzzles carefully selected by a Chess Grandmaster (TOP 200 in the world);

  • Enjoy a minimalist, beautifully designed chess board and pieces;

  • Original soundtrack, specially composed to help you keep your focus and concentration;

  • Everything in the game was made with a lot of love and craftsmanship.

Can you find the one move that will solve each puzzle? Give it a try and show yourself you are a true chess master.

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