Universe of Chess

Universe of Chess: The Pinnacle of Strategy

Universe of Chess brings the greatest chess variants in history to your mobile device. From the legendary 11x10 Tamerlane Chess to 9th-century Shatranj, cylindrical boards, and variants you build yourself — this is chess without limits. Experience the deepest collection of historical board games ever assembled on mobile, with a clean interface, fluid controls, real-time online multiplayer, and multiple dedicated AI engines.

WHAT'S INSIDE

40+ Historical Variants

Tamerlane Chess (11x10), Shatranj, Shatranj al-Husun, Shatranj at-Tamma, Shatranj al-Mustatila (4x16), Shatranj al-Muddawara (cylindrical board), Firdawsi Chess, Modern Chess, and dozens of community variants — each with its own rules, board, and pieces.

Online PvP and Leaderboard

Quick matchmaking or private rooms. Rated matches, Elo rating, and the global Council of Conquerors leaderboard to track your rise.

20 AI Opponents

From Novice Janissary to Emir Timur, each with a unique historical persona and playing style. All trained on opening books built specifically for Tamerlane Chess — beginner-friendly to grandmaster-level.

Variant Workshop

Design any chess variant from scratch. Set the board size and shape — rectangle, hexagon, or cylinder. Place pieces freely and define custom movement rules. Apply special mechanics including Portal teleportation, Fog of War, Lava, Merge, Atomic explosion, Mana, Citadel squares, and more. Run AI balance analysis, simulate tournaments, and publish your creation to the community.

Strategy Lab

Analyze positions, build strategic plans, and study any variant in depth. A dedicated space for players who want to go beyond playing and truly understand the game.

Puzzle Mode

Engine-verified tactical puzzles drawn from real game positions, ranked by difficulty. A focused challenge to keep your pattern recognition sharp.

Commander Profile

Elo tracking, win rate analytics, achievements, daily quests, rank progression from Wanderer to Conqueror, and full customization through the Grand Bazaar — 8 board themes, multiple piece sets, and an ad-free Premium option.

Offline and Online. 12 Languages. Free to download.

Perfect for chess lovers, strategy enthusiasts, history fans, and anyone who wants more depth than 8x8.