Arcane Chess

Arcane Chess – Tactical Print & Play (Free Beta)

Classic chess meets modular strategy.  Choose a class. Equip artifacts. Rewrite the game.

What is Arcane Chess?

Arcane Chess is a modular Print & Play system based on the rules of classic chess – but adds unique classes and tactical gear that give every move a new layer of depth.

Your pieces still move like in standard chess – but now you can:

- Copy movement patterns
-  Manipulate the board
-  Extend your range
-  Set traps and react dynamically

Free Beta Starter Pack (PDF)    

     - 4 playable classes (Mage, Teacher, General, Warden)      
     - 5 artifacts with active or passive effects      
     - 4 pre-built combos with tactical ideas      
      - Short rule sheet + illustrated tutorial booklet      
      - Custom card layouts (A5), ready to print       
        -Discord invite for test rounds, feedback & balancing

 Who is it for?

Whether you're into chess tactics, creative builds, or just want to try something new – Arcane Chess is easy to print, fast to learn, and deep enough to explore for dozens of games.

Great for :
- Casual matches
- Theory lovers
- Tactics nerds
-  New players who want a softer intro to chess logic

 Development

This is a free beta. I'm aiming to expand the system to 20 classes & 40 artifacts, but balancing it solo isn’t realistic. That’s why I’m sharing it:

I’d love your feedback – and maybe your ideas. If enough people enjoy it, I’d love to launch a Kickstarter edition someday.

Download & Play Now     
- Just print the PDF (tutorial & cards included)     
- Use a regular chess board     
- Add dice for counters     
- Start experimenting

Join the community

Join the Discord (https://discord.gg/6u2bAsuGer) for:
- Test matches
-  Suggestions
-  Balancing & new ideas
-  Playtesting future builds

Thanks for checking out Arcane Chess!

 – Kevin