Lazy Chess (2021)

- 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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