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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“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 Demo

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.

This demo contains a small section of the full game, which includes:

  • 7 Chapters from the Tactics 1 Module

    • Pin - Easy

    • Pin - Medium

    • Pin - Hard

    • Skewer - Easy

    • Skewer - Medium

    • Skewer - Hard

    • Fork - Easy

  • 8 Chapters from the Basics Mode

    • Rook

    • Bishop

    • Queen

    • King

    • Knight

    • Pawn

    • Check

    • Checkmate

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.

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.

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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