Catfish Chess

SmartCat Games

About this game

Are you ready for the ultimate challenge? Catfish Chess combines the traditional game of strategy with mind-bending chess variants. Powered by the Catfish and Stockfish engines—the latter being the strongest chess AI on the planet.

Whether you're just learning the moves or testing your grandmaster skills, Catfish Chess is your new home in the world of 64 squares.

4 Exciting Game Modes:
👑 Classic Chess: An authentic and pure chess experience. Choose an opponent that fits your skill level: "The Fish" is perfect for beginners, while Stockfish offers an unbeatable challenge for the world's best players.
👻 Bug Man: A "ghostly" variant where pieces hide their true identity. Test your memory: you only see ghosts on the board, and you have to remember everything else!
🔎 Mini-Chess: A condensed 6x6 board in the classic Los Alamos style. Perfect for a quick and intense brain workout.
🌀 Chaos Chess: Forget opening books! This unpredictable game mode tests your pure intuition. Featuring over 13 quintillion symmetrical starting positions—that's more than there are grains of sand on Earth's beaches!

Why Choose Catfish Chess?
💪 A Match for Everyone: The hardest level can beat anyone, including the world champion, but the easiest levels are winnable even for absolute beginners.
📈 Level Up Your Game: Watch your rating climb as you defeat opponents. Your rating updates after every game—compare your scores with others and climb the global leaderboard! Every time you defeat an opponent, the next, even stronger challenger is unlocked.
👾 Retro Vibes and Music: A delightful retro-style UI designed for fun and relaxation. Enjoy a unique 8-bit soundtrack featuring masterpieces like Beethoven's 5th and 9th symphonies! Perfect for kids, cat lovers, and retro fans.

Download Catfish Chess today and see if you have what it takes to beat the cat, the fish, or even Stockfish itself!

What’s new

Defeat opponents and unlock increasingly difficult levels!
Catfish now has a more aggressive playing style. On the hardest levels, its rating exceeds 2300 Elo points. If that's still not enough, you can also play against Stockfish, the world's strongest chess monster!