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Study Finds Esports Has Surprisingly Similar Impact As Chess
You don't burn many calories gaming at a desk, but esports has a similar impact on athletes as chess, which was recognized as a sport in 1999.
Chess
Released Jun 13, 2009
Rating 82/100
Playtime ~1h
Rated Everyone
Developers Sony Interactive Entertainment, AI Factory, baKno Games, Magic Puzzle, Poker Power, Popoko VM Games, Mirenad, DoraLogic, Vintolo, Big Bull Games, 3583 Bytes, chess, Yunbu Game Studio, Chess Prince, royal game, Chess & Checkers Łukasz Oktaba
Publishers baKno Games, Popoko VM Games, DoraLogic, Vintolo, chess, Sabec
Chess remains one of the most widely accessible strategy games available, landing on every major platform from consoles to mobile devices since its 2009 release. The classic turn-based format continues to attract both casual players and competitive enthusiasts through its timeless ruleset and portable availability.
Recent coverage has focused on creative interpretations of chess rather than the base game itself. A roguelike-styled chess variant appeared as a free offering on Epic Games' mobile storefront, while Mate'Morphosis explores unconventional mechanics built around chess fundamentals, emphasizing strategic depth without requiring grandmaster-level skill. Meanwhile, research has positioned chess alongside esports in terms of cognitive and physical demand on competitors, underscoring the game's recognition as a legitimate competitive pursuit.
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via TheGamer
Mate’Morphosis – A Clever Twist On Chess?
You don't need to be a chess grandmaster to enjoy Mate'Morphosis, but you'll certainly need to think a few moves ahead.
via Pocket Gamer News
Order Automatica describes itself as "chess with demons", with an intriguing amount of tactical depth
Roguelites will never go out of fashion, in my opinion, because they always have that compelling loop that's essentially made to keep you coming back for more. Order Automatica is the latest entry in that lovely genre that's caught our eye this week, and really, just looking at t…
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This week's Epic Games mobile FREEBIE puts a roguelike twist on chess
It’s yours to keep if you claim it before July 23.