Chess / Similar games

18 games like Chess

Ranked alternatives to Chess (abstract strategy), scored by shared mechanics and category, with complexity kept close to Chess’s medium-heavy weight. Onitama is the closest match.

1. 1. Onitama (2014)
   2 players · 15–20 min · ★ 7.4 · Medium-light
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Pattern Movement, Square Grid
2. 2. Checkers (1150)
   2 players · 30 min · ★ 4.9 · Medium-light
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Pattern Movement, Square Grid
3. 3. Shogi (1587)
   2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.4 · Medium-heavy
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Pattern Movement, Square Grid
4. 4. Feudal (1967)
   2–6 players · 90 min · ★ 6.0 · Medium-light
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid, Static Capture
5. 5. Vendetta (1881)
   2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.0 · Medium
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid, Static Capture
6. 6. Jungle King
   2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.0 · Medium-light
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid, Static Capture
7. 7. Inside Moves (1930)
   2 players · 15 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium-light
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid, Static Capture
8. 8. Fox and Geese (1400)
   2 players · 20 min · ★ 4.8 · Medium-light
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid, Static Capture
9. 9. Stratego (1946)
   2 players · 45 min · ★ 6.1 · Medium-light
   Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid
10. 10. Torres (1999)
    2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid
11. 11. Quoridor Travel (1997)
    2–4 players · 15 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium-light
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid
12. 12. Abalone Classic (1987)
    2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.5 · Medium-light
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Static Capture
13. 13. Mexica (2002)
    2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid
14. 14. The Duke (2013)
    2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4 · Medium-light
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Pattern Movement
15. 15. Tak University Edition (2017)
    2 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.6 · Medium
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid
16. 16. Xiangqi (762)
    2 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium-heavy
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement
17. 17. Hnefatafl (400)
    2 players · 20 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid
18. 18. Laser Chess (2011)
    2 players · 30 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium
    Shares with Chess: Abstract Strategy, Grid Movement, Square Grid

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