Back Rank Chess

Back Rank Chess

Nocky · February 4, 2023 · Chess, Turn-Based Tactics, Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Grid-Based Movement

Buy Back Rank Chess from Steam at $3.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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Back Rank Chess price by region

Back Rank Chess costs $2.69 in Georgia (USD), £3.39 in the United Kingdom, $3.99 in the United States, €3.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$4.99 in Canada, A$5.95 in Australia, NZ$5.99 in New Zealand, R$13.79 in Brazil and zł17.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Back Rank Chess offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.69 $2.69 — 1
United Kingdom £3.39 £3.39 — 1
United Statesyour region $3.99 $3.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €3.99 €3.99 — 1
Canada CA$4.99 CA$4.99 — 1
Australia A$5.95 A$5.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$5.99 NZ$5.99 — 1
Brazil R$13.79 R$13.79 — 1
Poland zł17.99 zł17.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Back Rank Chess

Back Rank Chess is a brand new chess variant.

It is very easy to learn.

You must protect the back rank against an onslaught of enemy pawns.
The pawns are controlled by an advanced chess engine that will outsmart you many times!

You win by capturing all the enemy pawns before they reach the back rank.
If any pawn touches the back rank, you lose.

The game features THREE modes of difficulty - BEGINNER, AMATEUR and EXPERT.

There are 66 hand-crafted stages, each titled and designed for a unique experience.

Watch out - the Expert stages might kick your butt !

Back Rank Chess — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Apr 13, 2023
Back Rank Chess is addictive and challenging at the same time, making it a perfect option for chess lovers. It is visually appealing and does not have too many hidden secrets. Despite its simple commands, the challenge is still prominent, and I must admit that I spent a good amount of time on some levels, but it was not a stressful experience. The game has a considerable number of levels that progressively increase in difficulty, which is great for practicing strategies. The price is fair, and it is definitely worth it. I highly recommend it.
5 found this helpful
Recommended Feb 7, 2024
A breath of fresh air for chess fans into strategy and puzzle variants. Challenging and rewarding, I have a lot of fun playing it!
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 28, 2023
why do I keep doing this to myself with these chess puzzle games. they make my brain all tingly
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 27, 2023
[h2] Quick Take:[/h2] For just a euro, "Back Rank Chess" is a cool little gem. It's remind me a lot of the pawns and rooks endgames with an interesting twist , but man, they could've done so much more with it. [h2] Gameplay:[/h2] You're basically trying to get your pawns to the other side of the board or stop the opponent's pawns from getting to yours. Simple, right? It's a fresh take, but it kind of drops the ball by not going far enough. Most of the time you're up against just pawns with a piece or two on your side. Where's the challenge in that? [h2] Look and Sound:[/h2] Graphics are fine—nothing flashy but they get the job done. Don't expect much from the sound though, it's pretty bare-bones. [h2] How's it Run?[/h2] Runs well, no complaints. The AI's mostly good but has its dumb moments. It sometimes feels like it gives up too easily, which is a letdown when you're looking for a challenge. I think it's the same problem that you can encounter with stockfish where in some losing endgame , he just rolls up and dies. [h2] Pros and Cons:[/h2] [h3] Pros:[/h3] [list] [*]Excellent way to discover/train pawns endgames. [*]Help work on some calculation/visualisation [*]Killer price p…
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 1, 2023
I find it fun when I play the game occasionally and when I don't pressure myself into beating the level quickly. Use the two hints when you feel like it and stop playing when it's no longer fun. There are 60 levels, this gave me weeks of casual play, completing a few levels a week.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 29, 2023
This game is a hidden gem! It's so fun to play. The design is clean and intuitive. It works for all levels whether you are beginners that try to get into the game or advanced players who love some challenges.
1 found this helpful

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