About the Game

microChess is a competitive simultaneous turn-based tactical game that condenses the strategy of traditional chess into an intense 4x4 arena. Its core mechanics blend deck-building (team drafting) elements with classic tabletop RPG dice rolling, all set within a dynamic and fast-paced multiplayer environment.

How to Play:

• Draft Phase (Secret): Every player starts with their King and 5 Budget Points. Use these points to buy your pieces. Your choices remain completely hidden from your opponent.
• Placement Phase (Secret): Deploy your purchased pieces on your side of the 4x4 board. Your formation is also kept secret during this phase.
• Reveal Phase: The complete board state is revealed simultaneously to both players. The real mind game begins here.
• Action Phase: Using traditional chess movement rules, players plan and confirm their moves at the same time. Once both have finished, the turn's actions resolve simultaneously.
• The Duel (Tiebreaker): What happens when two pieces try to occupy the same square? A Duel! Both players roll a standard 6-sided die (1d6) and add their piece's base modifier. The highest result destroys the enemy and claims the space.
• Sudden Death: A rule that triggers automatically when all common pieces are destroyed, leaving only the two Kings on the board for a final duel.

Game Modes & Architecture 

The game runs on a centralized authoritative server, ensuring all matches are secure, synchronized, and cheat-free.

• Single Player (PvCPU): Face the machine in a 15-stage journey. With each new level, the artificial intelligence adapts and increases its strategic complexity, offering a progressive challenge perfect for testing and honing your skills.
• Ranked Match (New Game): A smart MMR-based matchmaking system that pairs you with players of a similar skill level.
• Casual Match (Casual): The true PvP experience, but without the pressure of ranked play. Face other players freely, as the outcome won't affect your MMR.
• Custom Room: Create private lobbies to challenge your friends directly.

Competitive Ranking System 

Prove your worth in our comprehensive ranking system, divided into 14 ranks spread across 6 tiers:

• Pawn, Bishop, Knight, and Rook: Each tier has 3 sublevels (Apprentice, Challenger, and Elite).
• Queen and King: Unique and ultimate tiers reserved for the best players on the server.

Technical Highlights 

📱 Mobile-First Interface: Optimized vertical layout to ensure the best controls and viewing experience on mobile browsers. 

🌐 Cross-Platform: Play directly from your browser on PC, tablet, or mobile. No client download required! 

🎨 Dynamic Themes: Customize the visuals to your liking by seamlessly switching between Light and Dark themes.