Royal Army

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Chess with a twist. Medieval battle. Pawns become infantry. Knights become cavalry. Add archers and catapults. Protect your King. Capture theirs. Royal Army is a custom ruleset board game by Ilmir Nasertdinov. No downloads. Pure strategy.

How to Play Royal Army

The mission is simple: keep your King alive. Eliminate the enemy King. Standard chess grid. Not standard rules. Click a piece. See the highlights. Move. Capture. Win.

Core Mechanics

Click any piece. Yellow highlights show legal moves. Red highlights show enemy pieces you can capture. Infantry march forward. Cavalry leap. Archers strike from range. Catapults smash multiple squares. Numbers on heavy pieces? Movement range or hit points. Test it. Learn the rhythm.

Game Modes

Two ways to play. Solo vs AI—pick white or black. Local multiplayer—share the device. No online mode. One board. One screen. Pass the mouse.

Strategy Tips

Protect the King first. Always. Sacrifice infantry to bait enemy cavalry. Use catapults early for board control. Archers are snipers—keep them behind the front line. The dual-board view shows both perspectives. Study it. Anticipate threats. Settings menu lets you change square colors. Pick high contrast for faster reads.

Key Features

• Custom Chess Variant: Medieval units replace classic pieces. Unique movement rules.
• Dual-Board View: See your side. See theirs. Simultaneous logic puzzle.
• AI Opponent: Play white or black. Test strategies solo.
• Local Multiplayer: Same device. Take turns. Face-to-face battles.
• Square Highlighting: Visual guides for legal moves and captures. No rulebook needed.
• Minimalist 2D Graphics: Flat vector style. Zero lag. Runs on anything.
• Customizable Board: Choose square colors from settings. Match your vibe.

Who is Royal Army for?

Perfect for chess players craving new rules. Great for puzzle fans who want deep logic challenges. Hardcore strategy gamers aged 18-50. Anyone who loves indie experiments. Browser-based. Desktop-friendly. 5-minute matches or hour-long campaigns.

Release Date & Developer

Royal Army was developed by Ilmir Nasertdinov. Released on March 3, 2026.

Controls

• Mouse Click: Select piece
• Mouse Click: Move to highlighted square
• Mouse Click: Capture enemy piece