Award-Winning ‘Dark Chess’ Comes To PC Via STEAM Reinventing The Game Of Chess With Incredible Features

Tallinn, Estonia, July 6^th 2023: Indie game developer and publisher Tall Troll Games is inviting players of all ages and experience levels to download and tryout Dark Chess, a unique fast-paced battler inspired by the timeless classic featuring a host of groundbreaking features, such as ‘Fog of War’ and an intriguing story-driven campaign supplemented with challenges, traps and puzzles. Available today on PC via STEAM™, Dark Chess challenges you to expect the unexpected after the very first move!
 
Intro Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSO2DkmqloU

Gameplay Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEaA7rxUOZ8

 
Dark Chess introduces a revolutionary twist: the ability to hide your battle formations from your opponents, redefining the game with an added layer of strategic depth. Delve into a riveting campaign, dueling against history's most renowned monarchs, each presenting their unique chess game and conundrums. To prevail you must make quick decisions, apply tactical thinking, and take risks scouting the unknown before taking a step into dark. Reworked and enhanced game rules will bring immense joy to die-hard chess-lovers and casual players alike.

 
Dark Chess takes you on a journey into the shadowy realms of a visually breathtaking adaptation of chess that brings a whole new dimension of intrigue and suspense. This isn't your average game of chess, and you must prepare to enter a maze filled with devious traps, tantalizing puzzles, and story-driven challenges that will test your mettle as a grandmaster. Are you audacious enough to challenge the strategic might of Genghis Khan, outwit the wise King Solomon, or instill dread into Ivan the Terrible? Will you dare to cross swords with Queen Elizabeth or Empress Cixi, and keep your head held high? Beware, for these historical giants do not always play by the book! Show them that you can triumph, regardless of the tricks they have up their sleeves.


Dark Chess allows you to compete with real people in PvP mode, with opponents who are as clever and tricky as you are. Whether you're looking for a relaxing session with friends or a fiercely competitive duel, Dark Chess caters to all. You can even personalize your avatar and profile to showcase your unique style and leave your mark on this mystical chessboard!
 
Truly a labor of love, Dark Chess has been journeying through a series of accolades and recognitions on other platforms prior to its official PC release: the game won the Great Idea Award at the 2019 BELGAMEDEV event and scooped up the Best Game (1^st place) Award at the Big Indie Pitch. And in 2019, Dark Chess won the People’s Choice Indie Game award at the GAMEDEV Days show. And more recently, the game has been nominated for Best Estonian Game at the GDWC 2022 Awards, as well as Best Visual Art and Design at the CJXGC 2022.
 
KEY FEATURES

• Game-changing feature of Fog of War.
• Fully narrated, story-driven campaign.
• Meet and challenge famous royalty.
• All-new visual chess experience.
• Customizable avatars and profiles.
• PvP and chess variations

 
About Tall Troll Games
Undisputedly a tight bunch of self-proclaimed grandmasters of mediocrity bordering with brilliance, the third element in trinity of immovable object and an unstoppable force! With enormous desire and sweaty palms, they tinker with code, craft amazing games and polish around the clock (and other circular objects), to bring the best of indie experiences to hordes of anticipating players across the world. Previous productions include Dark Chess Tournament (2021) and Chess for Cash (2022), both developed in collaboration with Skillz.com for their gaming platforms.