Choose the unit that will replace the pawn.
Run deterministic checks against core chess rules and application state handling.
Load, rename, or delete locally stored games.
Choose a piece, then click board squares to place or remove pieces. Use Apply Position when finished.
Chess Gambit is a futuristic, high-contrast chess experience for desktops and tablets. It includes local play, configurable computer opponents, timed matches, saved games, analysis tools, accessibility options, and customizable visual and audio effects.
Play locally with standard chess rules. Select a piece and then a highlighted square, or drag the piece directly.
Special moves supported: castling, en passant, and promotion. The game also detects checkmate, stalemate, threefold repetition, the fifty-move rule, and insufficient material.
FEN can save or restore a position. PGN exports the current move record.
Keyboard: use the arrow keys to move around the board, Enter or Space to select and move, and Escape to cancel a selection.
Use Immersive to hide the side console and focus on the board. Fullscreen expands the application to the entire display.
Low Power mode disables nonessential animation and glow. Diagnostics runs deterministic checks of core chess rules.