Learn Chess. Real Progression. Idle Mode.
Chess Master Quest is an idle progression game built on chess. Every puzzle you solve, every grandmaster game you study, and every opening you learn is drawn from actual chess theory - not random mechanics with a chess skin.
You start at a park bench. Through thousands of tactical puzzles, time-pressure drills, and deep idle systems, you climb to the World Championship stage.
Tons of Chess Content
10,000 tactical puzzles across 5 difficulty tiers, sourced from the Lichess database and matched to your Elo rating.
1,062 Woodpecker drills — timed pattern recognition training inspired by the Woodpecker Method used by titled players.
72 famous games from Morphy to Carlsen, each with strategic context and key takeaways.
399 classic games in 8 curated packs spanning legendary battles, the Romantic Era, the Soviet School, and modern brilliance.
8 openings with named variations, teaching notes, and interactive drills — learn the Ruy Lopez, Sicilian, Queen's Gambit, and more.
16 endgame lessons covering King & Pawn, Rook, Minor Piece, and Queen endgames with interactive drill positions.
Deep Idle Progression
8 upgradeable chess stats — Tactics, Calculation, Strategy, Endgames, Openings, Psychology, Stamina, and Consistency — each leveled through training and gameplay.
10 upgrades across 5 categories — coaching, gear, study tools, tournament prep, and recovery to multiply your growth.
Research Lab — queue long-duration projects across 6 branches (Automation, Analysis, Opening Theory, Endgames, Mental Game, and Tournament Prep) that generate passive bonuses.
Synergy system — combining upgrades across categories unlocks powerful cross-domain bonuses.
Offline progress — your research and training continue while you're away.
Tournaments and Competition
Community Tournaments — enter real chess matches against AI opponents in your bracket, with placement rewards.
Sim-Match events — 20 idle chess events across 3 tiers and 3 time controls. Queue an event and let your stats determine the outcome.
Proving Grounds — an idle auto-battle ladder where your AI avatar fights through 13 opponents from Elo 400 to 2800.
Fatigue and tilt mechanics that reward smart pacing over grinding.
6 competitive league tiers — Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Rook, Queen, and King — with weekly cycles and promotion/relegation.
Play Chess Against the AI
Play against the homegrown engine or against Stockfish (rated 3200!)
Earn mastery XP based on game outcome and opponent difficulty.
Training Modes
Tactics Streak — accuracy-based puzzle runs where one wrong answer ends your streak.
Tactics Quest — level-based tactical puzzle progression with star ratings and multi-move sequences.
Coordinate Training — tap the right square under time pressure to build board fluency.
Board Vision — identify attacked squares, hanging pieces, and control patterns.
Pattern Library — explore 20+ tactical themes including forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, and sacrifices.
Daily Engagement
Daily objectives, login streaks, training streaks, and weekly challenges.
Daily puzzle — the same puzzle for every player each day.
Random events — rival challenges, sponsorship offers, training camps, and more.
Early Access
Chess Master Quest is in active development. New content, features, and polish are being added regularly. Your feedback shapes the game.
