Knightmare Chess
(1994)
Who is this game suitable for?
Suitable for ages 10 and up. You can play with 2 to 2 players.
For the pros among you, the following mechanics can be decisive: Grid Movement...
Game Data
| Average time to play: | 60 |
| Minimum age: | 10 |
| Number of players: | 2 |
| Publisher: | Bamboo Donkey, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby World, Ludodélire, Steve Jackson Games, Variantes |
| Designers: | Pierre Cléquin, Bruno Faidutti |
| Artists: | Jeff Koke, Gérard Mathieu, Anthony Rezendes, Rogério Vilela |
| Mechanics: | Grid Movement |
Knightmare Chess adds a whole new element of unpredictability to the game of standard Chess by giving players cards that they can play before, after, or sometimes instead of their turns. Some cards affect only a single move, while others change the entire game. Each card is assigned a point value, so you can build custom decks based on an agreed point total or handicap the match so that the better player has fewer powerful cards. Multiple variants are included in the rules.
Integrates with:
Knightmare Chess 2
Number of Cards
French First Edition: 72 Cards
German First Edition: 51 Cards
Alternative names:
Knightmare Chess
Desperado Chess
Tempête sur l'échiquier
Tschach
Шахматы хаоса
데스페라도
Last Updated: 2025-08-12 10:08:57 UTC
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