Following the astounding reception that Ludwig’s chessboxing event received when it was streamed back on Dec. 12, 2022, it’s no surprise that chess is discovering new ways to make a splash in the modern age of gaming. Fighting games like Street Fighter 6 and upcoming titles like Mortal Kombat 1 have some head-turning competition as Chess Showdown’s beta launches on Steam on Aug. 25.
Chess Showdown answers the question that many people have likely thought of at least once: What if the pieces actually fight? Whenever a piece goes to capture an opponent, the two pieces spawn into a 2D fighting arena, with health bars and super meters to boot. Not to mention, nearby pieces can spawn as tag-assists, which you can summon mid-fight to extend combos or open up your opponent. This adds a whole new layer of strategy to the game and really makes you reconsider how you approach the game.
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