Pinch Games expands its $2.99 chess game with simultaneous real-time chess and a never-before-seen buff progression system, all included in a single purchase
Pinch Games today released two new game modes for Chess Kingdom, its chess game currently in Early Access on Steam. The update introduces Kung Fu Chess, a simultaneous real-time variant where both players move without waiting for turns, and Kung Fu Chess Extreme, an original take on the format featuring a piece buff system built around classic chess theory.
In Kung Fu Chess, turns are removed entirely. Both players move simultaneously in real time: no waiting, no alternating. The game ends when a king is physically captured rather than checkmated, creating a fast, high-pressure experience that rewards timing and anticipation as much as strategy.
Kung Fu Chess Extreme builds on this foundation with a progressive buff system. As players move pieces, they fill a bar divided into five tiers, each tier unlocking an additional piece type that can execute a double move. The tier thresholds are based on classical chess piece values: pawns unlock first, followed by knights, bishops, rooks, and finally the queen. The buff bar fills continuously across the game, rewarding active play without resetting between tiers.
Both modes are available now within Quick Match alongside standard chess. Players can select their preferred variant before each game.
About Chess Kingdom
Chess Kingdom is a single-purchase chess game for PC on Steam priced at $2.99, featuring 34 AI opponents across a range of skill levels, a structured campaign mode designed to teach players the game from beginner to advanced, league play, puzzles, online multiplayer, and country-themed piece sets representing 33 nations. The game has been in Early Access since 1st of April 2026, receiving regular updates including AI improvements, UI redesigns, and new content based on player feedback.
Chess Kingdom is available on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/4482480/Chess_Kingdom/
