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Chessmate

Chessmate

Green Earth Games · 1997
2–630 min8+ yrs3.0 BGG10Strategy
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How do you play Chessmate?

From the box: Chessmate is a new chess game which you can play using cards, instead of chess pieces. There are many similarities between chessmate and international chess but with chessmate, up to 6 players can play simultaneously.

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Not available new in shops
Chessmate box art
official art · Green Earth Games

From the box:

Chessmate is a new chess game which you can play using cards, instead of chess pieces. There are many similarities between chessmate and international chess but with chessmate, up to 6 players can play simultaneously. It has the intrigue of bridge, the chance of poker and the strategy of chess.

game anatomy
BGG rating3.0 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
30 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Chessmate cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Chessmate cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Chessmate?
Chessmate is a abstract strategy game, for 2–6 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Chessmate — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Chessmate support?
Chessmate is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Chessmate take?
A game of Chessmate takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Chessmate for?
Chessmate is recommended from age 8.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Chessmate new.

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