Linear Chess

    Players face each other at chess on a single line of 21 squares, online or on the same PC.

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    Online versus
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    Online multiplayer
    1 source
    Free to play
    1 source
    Not known yet
    Online co-op, Players in online co-op, Players online, Best with, How co-op works, Crossplay, Local co-op, Multiplayer through mods, One copy is enough, Plays in browser, Demo, Playtest, Early access

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    Public matchmaking
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    Plays without voice or typing, Wordless tools, Friendly with strangers

    About the game

    Chess on a single line of 21 squares. Rethink familiar tactics with adapted piece movement and win by checkmate or centre control. Play locally, challenge the AI or face another player online across four distinct 3D themes.
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    Why we rate it this way

    • The description explains concrete game mechanics.
    Steam, checked 1 Nov 2026The knight jumps three or four squares, forwards or backwards.

    Sources

    First listed 1 Nov 2026. Updated 1 Nov 2026.