Zen Chess: Mate in One news & patch notes

We have an awesome community around the world. The chess isn't just the art of logical thinking, but the art of unity too. Several influencers of different countries already played our game on their Youtube channels. 😉 Let's take a look — and don't forget to drop your 👍

Professor Quartzo (Italy)

Rafael Leitão (Brazil)

Chess Vibes (USA)

Knight Knowledge (Canada)

Xadrez Brasil (Brazil)

Throneful (Romania)

Danéfreya (France)

It's wonderful to see the art of chess uniting players around the world. 🌎 What about make part of this?

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https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1831830/extras/discord-chessarama__1_.png We want to make the Chessarama's community bigger and bigger — and you can be part of this! Join our Discord server and receive first-hand news about our demos, sneak peek into new gameplay features, meet the Minimol team, make friends and more! Click here to enter in our server. Don't forget to Wishlist and Follow Chessarama (just click the button on the widget below): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1831830/Chessarama/ https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/d6b4e2f87800ba0b2e758f0303c758209d7fd7eb.png

https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/72ffb433f24126c58bea016eed1061e88b26d574.png We have a big announcement today! 🥳 The Steam Page for Chessarama is finally LIVE! 🥳 You can WISHLIST it now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1831830/Chessarama/ Wishlisting a game is reeeeaallly helpful, so please don't forget to wishlist and follow Chessarama on Steam! We are working hard on this game and veeery excited to launch it next year! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/05d652eab7386395340d62acd4063f328d203344.png Chessarama is a collection of original chess-inspired turn-based games. Choose a game, quickly learn its rules and play through the campaigns, community levels or build your own puzzles. Chessarama features several full games, each one of them with its own set of rules, art, pieces and game mechanics. Each game will feature a Creative Mode that will allow you to create your own puzzles and challenge other players to beat it. In the Community Hub, you will be able to play hundreds (thousands?!) of levels created by other players. Endless replayability and fun awaits for you. https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/9ee4de8c4cf618f2804b704ced0dd1a56208015b.png Chessarama reimagine chess rules and mechanics using many different themes. Each game has its own theme, set of rules and original handcrafted levels for you to play! Want a sneak peak on some of those games? Awesome! Here you go: What if... chess pieces were high-fantasy heroes fighting a mighty Dragon? https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/3b4704b0fed82c4725f63f0207d3be09b3c84a2e.gif In Dragon Slayer, you need to push your pawn to the end of a path in order to kill the mighty dragon. But it will not be that easy! The dragon attacks the board every time the pawn moves and every undefended piece will die. So you need the help of your friends (Rooks, Bishops and Knights) to protect your pawn all along the way to the dragon's core. This is a strategic game for chess enthusiasts of all levels. Sacrifices will be necessary along the way, so be ready! What if... chess pieces were samurais fighting a legendary Ronin in feudal Japan? https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/9e0d9b768db442050e11718fa74e59dae08f6465.gif In Ronin Highlander, chess meets sokoban as you have never seen before. You play with a legendary Ronin (a chess queen) and you need to push away the other pieces in order to get close to the Shogun and kill it. Pieces move like in chess, but push each other like in sokoban. Can you pass through legions of samurais to achieve your goal? What if... the chess board were a soccer stadium and chess pieces strive not for checkmate, but for striking goals? https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/4391bf625b9cdcd6d2d6b1d625d931739aaf34e0.gif In Soccer Chess you will play a soccer match using chess pieces and tactics! As in chess (or soccer!) you will need to think 2-3 moves ahead if you want to break through the adversary's defenses and strike a beautiful goal! What if chess could be reinvented over and over again? https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/5c91ebbed7c13744078b5fd2679ccf06666e06a4.gif Well, it can. It will. This is just the beginning. https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/020cd5ac056a02646dc238d88576eff51df13189.png What Chessarama offers

• Play all original and exclusive chess-inspired games available in Chessarama;
• Learn and practice many chess skills: strategic thinking, tactics, visualization, grid geometry and much more;
• Create your own puzzles and challenge other players to solve it;
• Unique art style, with beautiful dioramas;
• High replay value - An always growing library of community levels for you to play.
• Learn chess movements, tactics and strategies through a modern videogame experience.

https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/98f8757269d23d26646ff3adbbe212453dd42891.png Chessarama is being developed by a small studio from Brazil. We are passionate about creating smart puzzles, beautiful dioramas and high-quality games. Together we want to help chess becoming even more popular, by providing to all kind of players a modern videogame experience with solid chess inspirations. Oh, you've read until the end, huh?! Nice! So what to do next? First, hit the Wishlist Chessarama to follow this game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1831830/Chessarama/ And don't forget to join our Discord server to be up to date with the development, meet the developers and have early access to screenshots, videos and demos! https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/6e0e5e1f54800cd1c9e88d23a575fac479502217.png

https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/4af2fc347f845b15f8c987ed68d8a7cba7245588.png Helloooo everyone! My name is Raphael and I am creative director at Minimol Games. We are a small indie game studio from Brazil working on puzzle games inspired by Chess tactics and strategies. Maybe you know some of our titles like Zen Chess, Unlock The King or Knights Retreat. The image above is from the game we are working on right now (to be released in 2022). It is a premium collection of tabletop games inspired by Chess culture, tactics and strategies. It will feature many different (original) games (all in one), hundreds of puzzles, a Creative Mode (for you to design your own puzzles), and some of the cutest Chess Pieces you’ve ever seen :) Its development has been a lot of fun and we finally got to the point where we feel confortable in sharing its first demo for a small group (for free!) This demo alone could be a complete $3-$5 dollars game on Steam, so we hope you have a lot of fun with it! Just keep in mind that it is a alpha version of it, and it can have a lot of bugs or strange things happening. You will be able to report those in-game , as well as give us suggestions and feedbacks! If you would like to help us (and have some fun playing it!), please click the link bellow to enter our discord server! We will release this first demovery soon and EXCLUSIVELY through our Discord server, so that we can manage it properly and give you the right support. Here is the link (it will expire soon): https://discord.gg/ysYuUhcx7k Hope to see you inside! Cheers!

https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/6428763e3d9b4152c6bdb8e5f529f05ea666cc4e.png We've just released a major update for Chess Knights: High Noon! It is a completely new story, with new characters, new mechanics and scenarios. https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/932e59cd1eab95ac91260397e1dee183f72ffe74.png https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/d3d9964dc4753b2e017364f776b6cbefa51aa140.png Together with this content update, we've also fixed several minor issues, added a help guide and other features to make the experience great for you. You can update your game and start playing it right away. And if you still does not own a copy of Chess Knights: High Noon, you can get it for only $1.99: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486800/Chess_Knights_High_Noon/

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/a223e87a092b004a3139d69344ae4ab8def8af7e.jpg We are very pleased to announce the launch of The Chess Variants Club! Play and discover 10 popular chess variants, improve your chess skills with hundreds of chess puzzles, or simply play regular chess with your friends - all in one package. This diverse collection includes several chess games and puzzles that will entertain you and your friends for thousands of hours. All in a minimalist, beautifully designed virtual chess club. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/9925308ce068a3e343ac02658b7e687da317793b.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/14a9c362ae823a385d1f224523da4fde26169a53.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/e033993f3967f7fe9f3ca3cbe6ca41fa92dd7ca7.jpg Here is the list of Chess Variants currently available (more to come soon):

• Demi-Chess;
• Dunsany's Chess;
• Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess);
• Los Alamos Chess;
• Atomic Chess;
• Silverman Chess;
• Microchess;
• Diana chess;
• Circe Chess;
• Dunsany's Chess;
• 3-Checks Chess;

You can get it right now with a sweet discounted price and play it for thousands of hours: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1292240/The_Chess_Variants_Club/ Have fun!

We're very pleased to announce the launch of a new game in the Chess Knights series! In Chess Knights: High Noon you are one of the deadliest gunslinger of the Old West. Use your instincts and fast trigger skills to hunt and kill all the Wanted Ones. Do it for fame or simply for a fistful of dollars. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/0c3f3b19146591a007851926f32071b7b1b6a30b.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/23428208539512b25fde92875d86f9d80d9b0d3e.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/a8b37869d09e0c25832bb1f3c544df0828780ce6.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/58a8902a0342c79170d736611ad0aefdc59fb72e.jpg Get it now while the launch discount lasts and have fun! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486800/Chess_Knights_High_Noon/

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/ea8ed6c23c526b623ebc903342a8c069918baf6f.jpg Howdy! This week we have four Minimol games participating in the Weeklong Deals. Do you already own all four? If not, this is your chance to get them with a sweet discount. Before going to the list below, don't forget to follow us here on Steam! We have a lot of new things coming up :D Here is the link to follow us: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/Minimol And here are the games on sale: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201810/Unlock_The_King_2/?curator_clanid=37117656 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203570/HexON/?curator_clanid=37117656 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1143350/FLATLAND_Vol1/?curator_clanid=37117656 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042980/Zen_Chess_Mate_in_Two/?curator_clanid=37117656 Enjoy!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/14a04d497ae703114bcd62ccf744a532f526b157.jpg Today we're very happy to launch Flatland Vol.2! If precision platformer is your thing, just get this game that we believe you're going to love it :) A lot of care was put into it and we'd love for you to try it out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293520/Flatland_Vol2/ And if you haven't played the Flatland: Prologue and Flatland Vol.1, now you can buy all at once with a *very* special bundle discount: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/14009/Flatland_Collection/ Hope you like it!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/79363fb101214ec8952db97dfeec4859af028894.jpg How stealthily can you move? Today we launch the Early Access version of Chess Knights: Shinobi! We are very happy with this launch and hoping you like this game as much as we do. A lot of care were put into it! If you like puzzle games even a bit, do not hesitate in buying this game because the launch price is as low as it will ever be. This is our way to thank for the incredible support you have given to Minimol Games! So go get it and don't forget to leave us a review if you like it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1383050/Chess_Knights_Shinobi/ Have fun! . P.S.: Don't forget to follow our studio on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/Minimol

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37117656/ab483049f9250714bffc5626ac4f6e19c0cb9d7d.jpg Today is the day, my friends! Chess Knights: Viking Lands is ready for full release (and it is awesome!) Here is the list of what is new: - 17 new levels; - The beautiful Ymir's Glaciers in all its glory (for the latest levels); - Improvements in player control; - Several visual improvements; - New musics and sound effects; - New UI tutorial for camera usage; - Several minor changes and improvements; - Northern Lights (\o/) - Minor bug-fixes. You can play the full experience of Chess Knights: Viking Lands today and also tell all your friends about it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1338980/Chess_Knights_Viking_Lands/ Have fun! . P.S.: Don't forget to follow our studio on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/developer/Minimol

Today is the day! We are very happy to release the full version of Knights Retreat! Thanks all of you so much for all the support for this little game. We couldn't ask for better players and followers. You guys rock! Here is the list of what is new: - 25 new levels; - Entirely new game worlds (for the latest levels); - Several visual improvements; - New musics and sound effects; - New UI tutorial for camera usage; - Several minor changes and improvements; - Minor bug-fixes. You can play the full experience of Knight's Retreat today and also tell all your friends about it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1261700/Knights_Retreat/ Have fun! . P.S.: Don't forget to follow our studio on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/Minimol

Hi! Nice to see you here. My name is Raphael and I am the Creative Director at Minimol Games. For a long time I've been trying to create "game-like chess experiences" I'd love to play. All started with the Zen Chess Series, then Knight Swap, Hang The Kings, Unlock The King... and, most recently, Knight's Retreat. Now is time to bring to reality our biggest project to date: The Chess Variants Club. I am a great enthusiast of minimalist design, and I am very happy with the ambience we are creating to this game. And as a chess player I am very happy to create a game mostly (but not solely) based on famous Chess Variants. There are several incredibly interesting chess variants I believe everyone should play at least once! And if it is worthy playing, it is certainly worthy playing in a minimalist, beautifully designed chess board. That is exactly what we are aiming for in this game. You can wishlist it right here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1292240/The_Chess_Variants_Club/ Kind regards, Raphael

Howdy, Today we've launched our biggest puzzle game to date. And we would love if you try it out. We have big plans for this game and are already making new levels and worlds to add to the experience. That is why we decided to do an early access launch. We want your feedback to decide how big this game will be. So if you like puzzles and beautiful games, please download this game. And if you enjoy it, please write a review :) You can download and play all the first 55 levels right now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1261700/Knights_Retreat/

Hi all! Thanks a lot for all the support you've given to the Zen Chess Series. Today, we are releasing a new game in the series. For decades, professional chess players have been mesmerizing the world with their ability of playing chess blindfolded. In Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters you will be able to experience being one of them, by solving chess puzzles without seeing the pieces.

• Simple to play: memorize the board presented to you in each level, hit 'play' to make the pieces invisible, and make your moves in the board;
• Enjoy a minimalist, beautifully designed chess board and pieces;
• Solve 150 chess puzzles, varying from Mate-in-One to Mate in-Four problems;
• Simulate the incredible experience of playing chess blindfolded in a minimalist and meditative game experience.

Can you memorize each board and find the moves that solve the puzzle when the pieces are no longer visible? Give it a try and show yourself your abilities go well beyond you have imagined. You can try it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108550/Zen_Chess_Blindfold_Masters/

Hi all! Thanks a lot for all the support you've given to the Zen Chess Series. Today, we are releasing a new game in the series. And this one is quite special and different from the last ones. In Zen Chess: Champion's Moves you will be put in the position of a World Chess Champion. Play through historical games and solve the same chess problems the champions had to solve to win each game.

• Solve 150 chess puzzles, from historical games played by World Chess Champions;
• Chess puzzles goes from Mate-in-1 to Mate in-7 problems;
• For chess enthusiasts looking for perfect their game while enjoying a minimalist, beautifully designed chess board and pieces;

Can you play like a champion? You can try it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108540/Zen_Chess_Champions_Moves/ Have fun!

Howdy! I am very excited to announce that Zen Chess Mate in 2, 3 and 4 have been just released! Here are the direct links to get them (with a special launch discount:) Zen Chess: Mate in Two: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042980/Zen_Chess_Mate_in_Two/ Zen Chess: Mate in Three: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042990/Zen_Chess_Mate_in_Three/ Zen Chess: Mate in Four: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1043000/Zen_Chess_Mate_in_Four/ Hope you enjoy playing as much as we did while working on this project!

Howdy! This sweet little game is almost 1 year old! And I have a few surprises for you... The first surprise is that I just added Steam Achievements to this game. The names chosen for the achievements are nicknames of famous chess players (can you guess all of them?). The second surprise is that we're working on sequels to this game. More specifically, you'll see in the next 2 months the following games on STEAM: - Zen Chess: Mate in Two - Zen Chess: Mate in Three - Zen Chess: Mate in Four This is my way to thank you for such a wonderful support you've given to this little game. I am certain that you'll have a LOT of fun with the new games in the Zen Chess Series, so stay tuned! Cheers!

Howdy! I just added 150 new levels for all of you amazing people who enjoy Zen Chess: Mate in One. This is my "thank you" note to you. I also fixed some duplicated levels, that I have not noticed before. I am aware of the fact that the game does not account for multiple solutions at the moment. I am planning to address that in the near future. In the meanwhile, just consider that as an opportunity to find multiple solutions and enhance your chess abilities. Thanks again for all the support. It is wonderful to know there are so many of you interested in this meditative approach to chess. I am also considering making a new game for Mate in Two. Is it something you would me interested? If so, please let me know. Cheers!

Hi guys! It's been 1 month since we launched Zen Chess: Mate in One! That was fast! I am delighted with the wonderful reception this little game is having. Thanks a lot! To celebrate, I just added 50 NEW puzzles to the game. Hope you enjoy! I am planning to add even more puzzles in the near future, so stay tuned and tell your chess friends about this game :) Cheers!