Checkmate Challenge

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Checkmate Challenge

Short description

A chess arcade game where you play against the strongest chess engine in the world.

Developer
Erik Fast
Publisher
Erik Fast
Release
Fri, Sep 01, 2023
Price
$4.99
Reviews
0
Positive
n/a
Followers
10
Owners (estimated)
50K – 100K
Concurrent players
n/a
Genres
Strategy
Tags
Chess Arcade Strategy 2D Singleplayer Tactical

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History

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