Sandbox

Free-play matches against the computer. Unlocked as you learn — no score, no pressure.

Pawn War
Only pawns! Win by reaching the far side, capturing every pawn, or blocking them all.
Locked — Finish The pawn moves forward to unlock
Pawns + Rook
Pawn war, but each side also gets a rook.
Locked — Finish Capturing pieces to unlock
Pawns + Minor pieces
Pawns, rooks, knights and bishops — no queens or kings.
Locked — Finish Capturing pieces to unlock
Pawns + Kings
Pawn war with kings on the board — a first real endgame.
Locked — Finish Checkmate wins the game to unlock

Full game (Novi)
A real game against the friendliest coach.
Locked — Pass the Chapter 2 exam to unlock
Full game (Rooka)
A real game against a tougher opponent.
Locked — Pass the Chapter 4 exam to unlock
Full game (Bishop)
A real game against the strongest coach.
Locked — Pass the Chapter 6 exam to unlock