Dragons gambit

5 game modes, 25 characters, 200+ puzzles — and a proper 1:1 chessboard. Buy once, own forever. No ads, no coins, no tricks.

Dragon's Gambit is a chess game that respects your time and your money. You buy it once, you own it forever. Every feature is unlocked from the start. No paywall, no energy system, no waiting. This is how games used to be.

The board is a proper 1:1 square — no cramped rectangles, no wasted space. Just a clean chessboard that fills the screen the way it should.

— STORY MODE — Journey through the neon-lit streets of Jiulong, a fictional Asian city. Challenge 10 unique opponents — from a wise grandmother at the harbor to a mysterious Golden General at the top of the tower. Each character has their own personality, dialogue, and chess style. Defeat them all to uncover the city's secret.

— ARCADE — A classic arcade tower. Five increasingly tough opponents. Three hearts — lose them all and it's game over. How high can you climb?

— WORLD TOUR — Travel through the greatest moments in chess history — from New Orleans 1857 to New York 1997. Face 10 opponents inspired by legendary chess eras. Each match is set in a historically accurate location with its own atmosphere.

— PUZZLES — 200+ tactical puzzles across 20 categories: forks, pins, skewers, back rank mates, smothered mates, sacrifices, zugzwang, and more. Organized from beginner to advanced. Sharpen your tactical eye.

— 1v1 LOCAL GAME — Two players, one device. Choose time controls, track your head-to-head record, and settle the score.

— THE AI — Five difficulty levels from beginner (800 Elo) to expert (2200 Elo). The AI doesn't just play random bad moves at low levels — it plays like a human of that strength. Each story opponent has a distinct chess personality: aggressive, defensive, chaotic, positional, or precise.

— THE STYLE — Hand-crafted 90s anime art inspired by Street Fighter Alpha and Ghost in the Shell. 25 characters with 7 emotional expressions each. 19 unique background locations. Retro arcade aesthetic throughout.

— FEATURES — • No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions • Proper 1:1 square chessboard • Smart AI with 5 difficulty levels • 25 characters with unique personalities and dialogue • 200+ tactical puzzles in 20 categories • 6 languages: English, Czech, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese • Universal app — iPhone and iPad • Game Center achievements (15 achievements including 4 platinum) • Works offline — no internet required

A game made with love, not monetization strategies.