Listen up, comrade! Tired of feeling like a terrible chess player? Ditch the flashy modern tools. My routine is simple: I teach you a sharp concept, you apply it in a puzzle, then I unveil the secret twist. Survive my training, and become a true Chess Master!

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Planned Release Date: Oct 1, 2026

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“I wasn't expecting a chess game to end up on my wishlist this week, but here we are. Everything felt solid. More importantly, the game managed to make learning chess enjoyable. I honestly feel like I learned more from this demo than from some chess apps I've tried before, because it presents concepts in a much more engaging and memorable way.”
ZerØ

“The teacher doesn't have much patience, but he's a good teacher!”
marcio.gastaldello

“I thought it was a great twist for learning a classic game, I can't wait for the full version!”
bnwarth

About This Game

Listen up, comrade! Tired of feeling like a terrible chess player? Ditch the flashy modern tools. My routine is simple: I teach you a sharp concept, you apply it in a puzzle, then I unveil the secret twist. Survive my training, and even lazy humans can become masters of Soviet caliber.

Your glorious Soviet tutor has arrived!

Meet BOT.VINNIK — the grumpy chess coach you never had. A titanium-brained relic from another era, he’s armed with elite knowledge, dry sarcasm, and zero patience. He’ll mock your every mistake… and still make you a better player.

Pick Up New Chess Concepts

BOT.VINNIK introduces bite-sized chess lessons in a clear and engaging way, making it easy to understand essential concepts quickly.

Solidify Your Understanding Through Short Puzzles

Apply your freshly learned chess knowledge in quick and focused puzzles designed to reinforce your skills immediately.

Unlock New Lessons

Advance through the academy's comprehensive curriculum, unlocking new modules, puzzles, and advanced lessons as you progress.

Get Help from Laika

Whenever you're stuck, Laika, your robo-dog companion, is ready to guide you gently toward the best move

Break Your Records

Keep track of your improvement with our intuitive scoring and leaderboard system.  Challenge yourself to achieve higher scores and climb the ranks.

Your loyal robo-dog assistant

Meet Laika — your friendly, no-judgment guide through the academy. She’s here to help even if you’ve never moved a piece before. No sarcasm, just support.

Key Features

  • Unique Artistic Style: Inspired by retro-futurism, Atomic Age aesthetics, and Soviet realism, BOT.VINNIK offers a distinctive visual experience.

  • Extensive Chess Puzzles: Solve thousands of “find the best move” challenges to test and expand your skills.

  • Continuously Expanding Content: Frequent DLCs bring fresh content covering essential chess topics.

  • Competitive Scoring and Leaderboards: Track your performance, set personal records, and see how you rank.

  • Helpful Hints from Laika: Accessible assistance ensures players of all skill levels can enjoy and progress without frustration.

  • Beginner Mode: A dedicated mode for players who’ve never played chess, teaching basic moves and fundamental concepts.

  • Multiple Difficulty Levels: Customize your experience with easy, medium, and hard puzzles according to your skill and ambition.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: i3 8100
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GT1030
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Sound Card: N/A
    • VR Support: Not Supported
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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