Kung Fu Chess

About Kung Fu Chess

In Kung-Fu Chess, either player could move any available piece at any given moment, though only one piece could be moved at a time. After a piece was moved, a predefined delay prevented it from moving again for a short period of time. This, plus piece movements not being instantaneous, meant that speed and timing were crucial aspects of the game, as any delay could determine whether a piece was captured or whether said piece dodged the opponent's pieces. In addition to this, the game's "real-time" aspect led to essential differences between Kung-Fu Chess and standard chess. For instance, checks and pins did not exist in the game, since players were not bound to one move at a time and thus could respond to threats with multiple piece movements. Checkmate and stalemate were similarly both impossible to achieve; as such, the game only ended when one's king was physically captured or if one's opponent resigned. In following with the martial arts theme, the game also featured a rating system categorized by belt colors.

Playing with other people

Up to 4 players.

• Online multiplayer
• 3–4 players

Tags and modes

• Single player10,653
• Bird view / Isometric2,740
• Multiplayer1,552
• Card & Board Game467
• Fighting288
• Real Time Strategy (RTS)180
• Chess26

Kung Fu Chess: questions and answers

Can I play Kung Fu Chess in my browser?

Yes. Kung Fu Chess runs right on this page — press Play at the top. There is nothing to download or install, and it works in any modern browser, Chromebooks included.

What games are like Kung Fu Chess?

If you like Kung Fu Chess, try 17 Fighters, Chess Folk and Drawback Chess. There is a longer list on the “Games like Kung Fu Chess” page.