Check vs Mate

Check vs Mate

Targem Games · 2012 · Strategy, Casual, Action, Chess, Board Game

PC
Mostly Positive73% · 659 📉 Recent reviews down 65%
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About Check vs Mate

Commanders, assemble your armies! CHECK vs. MATE calls for an interactive feather duster, chartering the successful chess game principle into the present day multimedia world. Animated fantasy figurines assemble in magical worlds and await your command! As a Commander, execute skillful maneuvers on the game board and catapult yourself directly into the battle with devastating attacks, chessman vs. chessman.

Chess – the unrivalled champion of strategy games has been attracting players of all ages for countless centuries. CHECK vs. MATE is based on the simple yet ingenious concept of creating a fusion between professional chess software and upbeat, combat oriented game mechanics, complete with richly animated game pieces. At the outset of a match things seem quite basic: a 3D game board pits two opponents against each other in a seemingly ordinary game of chess. The game board itself is set in one of six available environments, each with its own unique landscape and presentation features. Traditionally recognized game pieces have been given a facelift as hulking stone golems and beastly chimaeras take the place of the typical rook and knight pieces respectively.

FEATURES:

  • Multiple richly crafted army sets combined with 6 different gameboard environments introduce an unheard of visual complexity
  • Two gripping strategy campaigns with 30 missions and 30 different mission goals
  • Interactive 3rd person action mode
  • Beat'em up fights in six unique arenas with each of the twelve characters
  • Challenging PvP duels together on one PC over LAN and Internet
  • Utilizing the famous Fritz! chess algorithm, equipped with 10 distinct levels of difficulty, as well as an extensive opening library, participants of all skill levels are provided with an appropriate degree of challenge
  • The state of the art 3D graphics engine powers the breath taking visuals through the incorporation of HDR and particle effects
  • Cinematic quality animated sequences pull players into the action of the game
  • The innovative fusion of professional chess software and action oriented fight-ing simulations result in a strategic action experience unlike anything before

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What Steam players say

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

Recommended Apr 24, 2026
Fantasy and fun!!
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Recommended Apr 16, 2026
Battle vs Chess is a creative twist on the classic game, combining traditional chess strategy with animated battles that bring each move to life. The visuals add a fun and immersive layer, especially for players who enjoy seeing their pieces fight it out. While the core gameplay remains true to chess, the added modes and presentation make it feel fresh. It may not replace pure competitive chess, but it’s a great way to enjoy the game in a more entertaining and dynamic way.
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Recommended Feb 18, 2026
Battle vs Chess turns a classic game into a magical battle of emotions and beauty. Every move feels alive, as if the pieces have hearts and souls. The fights are graceful, dramatic, and full of charm, making each match feel like a tiny love story between strategy and fantasy. It’s calm, enchanting, and simply beautiful.
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Recommended Jan 30, 2026
I don't know how to play chess.
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Recommended Mar 4, 2026
Kinda tough
Not recommended Feb 27, 2026
To hell with level four..

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