Underplayed Gems

Lazy Chess (2021)

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Developer
Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis
Publisher
Cinq-Mars Media
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 21 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A relaxed, low-stakes chess experience that removes complexity and intimidation by limiting choices to a few curated moves.

casualeducationalrelaxingstrategiclow-pressurepuzzle-likefamily-friendlysimplified

What players say

Players are split on Lazy Chess. Supporters call it a fun and cheap way to learn chess by forcing the best two moves each turn, while detractors point to bugs, poor UI, and a lack of explanations for why those moves are suggested.

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Screenshots

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