Black Pieces Move First
Enchant Games · 2025 · Strategy, Chess, Hand-drawn, Lore-Rich, Exploration
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Positive93% · 14
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About Black Pieces Move First
A humble black pawn decided to challenge the first rule of chess. The white pieces were not happy about this at all. The result? War.
A PAWN WITH A GOAL
Control the black pawn across various chessboards, following the rules of movement, defense, and attack from classical chess but with a twist: the black pawn has the movement capabilities of a king and can push black pieces, commanding them to attack on your orders.A SHOP TO GEAR UP
The pawn is not alone!YOUR BRAIN WILL MELT!
The puzzles will require logical thinking, agility, and creativity to find solutions and achieve the objective of each level (there are 60 levels with progressively increasing difficulty).There is also a story mode with a world map, collectibles, and an item shop, where you can gather money to purchase upgrades as you progress through the game.Innovative chess-based game with a captivating story of rebellion.What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
TOP, NICE GAME2 found this helpful
The game introduces a new way of using chess pieces, solving puzzles to help the black pieces win the war against the white pieces. You can move freely across the board, and each piece has an attack that corresponds to its traditional chess movement. I enjoyed the story behind the puzzles, which makes the game fun both for discovering the ending and for solving each level.2 found this helpful
Very interesting chess-themed puzzle game with good art and music (and a funny story)! Some puzzles are quite easy, while others are quite challenging. It took me +4 hours to solve all 60 puzzles + the final boss puzzle. Recommended.2 found this helpful
🖤 “Revenge is best served in black.” ♟️ Black Pieces Move First is a clever and atmospheric twist on classic chess. You play as a single rebellious black pawn — and that’s all it takes to flip the game on its head. Instead of playing full chess matches, you solve puzzles where every move counts. It’s about positioning, planning, and breaking free from the expected. The game blends logic puzzles, light action, and a story of rebellion in a way that feels both unique and meaningful. ✅ What I loved: • Smart puzzle design with chess-inspired rules • A fresh concept that respects the original while subverting it • Beautifully minimalist visuals with a strong tone • Each level feels like a mini-battle of wits If you’re into puzzle games, chess variants, or just something different, this is a hidden gem worth playing.1 found this helpful
[h2]Very fun![/h2] [hr][/hr] - Beautiful and cohesive graphics. - Very fun and easy-to-pick-up gameplay. - And the highlight: the [b]music is soooo good![/b] As for improvements, I’d suggest a quick restart key, since it's often necessary to reset the board, and having to go through the menu every time can get in the way.1 found this helpful
The game concept is truly fascinating - a clever blend of puzzle and adventure with chess mechanics. The graphics, music, and puzzles are exceptionally well-crafted, and I'm definitely committed to playing through to the end!1 found this helpful
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