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Really Bad Chess
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Really Bad Chess

Google PlayApp Store

Google Play

4.0/5from 44.6K ratings

App Store

3.0/5

In-app purchases

Yes

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About this game

Really Bad Chess adds a twist to the classic strategy game with randomly placed pieces. Play against AI, friends, and discover a new way of playing chess.

If you find the traditional chess game boring and predictable, then Really Bad Chess is the perfect game for you. This game is a modern twist on the classic game of chess- expect the unexpected! With randomly generated pieces on the board, every game is a new and exciting challenge. Try playing with eight knights, four bishops, and three pawns- the possibilities are endless!



As reviewed by TouchArcade, Really Bad Chess is an essential puzzle game for anyone interested in strategy games. The game offers three game modes- Ranked, Daily, and Weekly Challenges, where you can play against an AI for free. You can also use the Freeplay mode to improve your skills. A single in-app purchase will unlock Versus Mode, where you can compete with your friends!



The game garnered positive reviews, with The Verge stating, "Makes chess fun even if you’re really bad". Applenapps said it "feels more modern than chess has ever felt", and Pocket Gamer declared that "Really Bad Chess takes a really bad idea and somehow manages to make it a lot of fun".



Chess enthusiasts will find a new type of challenge in Really Bad Chess. Although the pieces & the moves remain the same, you'll have to throw out your openings and your understanding of normal patterns of play. The new and unexpected pieces added to the board will test your creativity and strategic thinking like never before.



For novice chess players, Really Bad Chess is like a breath of fresh air. You don't have to start with studying openings. The game introduces you to the basic joy of playing chess. The unpredictability of the pieces on the board will help you learn how to checkmate your opponent in new and exciting ways.



The game's developer, Zach, created Really Bad Chess to make chess more exciting, less boring, and more enjoyable for everyone. He wanted to remove the tedious restrictions of traditional chess to make it more accessible to all. Try your hand at Really Bad Chess and see how much fun it can be.

Gameplay & Streams

Genres and categories

Categories
🤡Comedy🌍Multiplayer🙆‍♂️Single player


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Game info

DeveloperNoodlecake
Release dateMay 17, 2017
Update dateNov 27, 2025
Version1.4.18
PriceFree

Developer

Noodlecake
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