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Chess Commanders

A fast-paced TRTS multiplayer chess game with simultaneous moves, real-time tactics, and dynamic FFA or Team battles for up to 8 players. Play on square or hex boards, join matchmaking or custom lobbies, and outmaneuver opponents in this evolving Early Access title.

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Release Date:

Nov 8, 2025

Developer:

Skorpion Studios LLC

Publisher:

Skorpion Studios LLC

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’re reinventing chess with real-time, simultaneous moves and multiplayer team play. Early Access lets us refine balance, UI/UX, and netcode with community feedback while stress-testing matchmaking and evolving new modes, abilities, and communication tools.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“3 - 6 months, depending on community feedback and development progress. We plan to share status updates as feasible.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Planned Features for Full Release:
• Team and social systems
• Visual customization (boards, pieces, themes)
• New chess variants like Fischer Random, Shogi, and more
• Improved controls, UI, and networking
• Optional paid DLC for cosmetics and variants”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Current State of the Game
• Fully playable with real-time, simultaneous-move mechanics
• Functional in-game UI, stats, timers, and movement controls
• Square (2–4 FFA / 2–8 Team) and Hex (2–6 FFA / 2–8 Team) boards with multiple layouts
• Active ranked matchmaking and unranked custom private and public lobbies
• Rating system with Leaderboards, Player Stats and Achievements
• AI Tutorial Player for new players to practice against
• Move Replay system to review all played games.
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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes. The price will increase when the game leaves Early Access to reflect added content and features. ”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to actively gather feedback through our Steam forums and official Discord server, encouraging players to share suggestions, report bugs, and participate in development discussions. We intend to provide frequent updates and detailed patch notes, and use community polls to help guide the addition of new features, modes, and customization options.”

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About This Game

Overview:

This is a TRTS (Tactical Real-Time Strategy) Multiplayer Chess Game—where players can move simultaneously, and every second counts.
Experience fast, tactical, and unpredictable chess battles on Square and Hexagonal boards, with support for Free-for-All and Team modes for up to 8 players per match.
No waiting for turns. No downtime. Just speed, strategy, and tactics—all happening in real time.

Description:

🎮 Playable Now (Early Access Features):

Simultaneous Movement Gameplay:
All players make their moves at their own pace, only needing to wait for their units to complete their movements before issuing new commands.
Square and Hexagonal Boards:
Switch between two board types and multiple board layouts for different strategic and tactical challenges.
Free-for-All and Team Modes:
In FFA mode, capturing a player's King results in all of their remaining units being transferred to the capturer. Additionally, any units that the defeated player had previously captured are released back into play under the capturer's control. This mechanic helps maintain balance and fairness by preventing a player from being unfairly eliminated simply because they were targeted by multiple opponents.
Square Board:
2–4 players Free-for-All, 2–8 players Team Play
Hexagonal Board:
2–6 players Free-for-All, 2–8 players Team Play
Matchmaking Lobbies:
Play ranked matches. Click "Any" to match quickly or only specific types of matches
Custom Lobbies:
Play privately with your Steam friends or public unranked matches and control your match settings.
Leaderboards - Player Stats - Achievements:
Fifteen different leaderboards and stat breakdowns covering Team and FFA combinations.
Tutorial Mode:
New players can practice against an AI on square or hex boards and learn the interface.
Move Replay:
Load saved JSON files to review matches and replay moves.

🚀 Coming During and After Early Access:

Improved UI controls for tablets/touchscreens.
Enhanced unit recognition/readability.
International and Regional Chess Variants (All with multiplayer, simultaneous movement, and team options)
Optional DLC: Boards, piece sets, and visual themes for customization

💬 Community-Driven Development:

We’re working closely with our community to shape game balance, new modes, and future features.

System Requirements

Windows

macOS

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-6300 (or better)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000 or later / AMD Vega 3 or better)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 600 MB available space