Chess games that will keep your mind in check

Chess is one of the oldest and most popular strategy games in the world. In traditional chess, you'll face off against your opponent in a classic battle of wills and wits, but there are plenty of fun twists to be had on the familiar formula.

Take the first steps to becoming a chess grandmaster with the help of Dr Wolf, an approachable AI trainer. No matter your skill level, the instructions and tips that you receive will help to improve your game with each and every move.

Enter the dungeons of the Chesslands in this chess-inspired, puzzle roguelike. Control your hero with cards representing each chess piece and out-manoeuvre tricky enemies as you try to clear each floor. Easy to pick up for newcomers to chess and a welcome challenge for chess veterans.

With charming animated graphics, customisable pieces and puzzles to keep you on your toes, Chess Minis: Play and Learn keeps an ancient game fun and refreshing. Learn openings and endgame strategies, and challenge opponents from around the world as you put the 'fun' back into 'fundamentals'.

Who says that you can't play a game of chess with six rooks and four knights? Really Bad Chess is all about taking the usual formula of the classic board game and mixing it up. Sometimes, it's good to be bad.

Compete with players around the world in one of the oldest and most popular strategy games – chess. Learn from your matches, practice with brain-twisting puzzles and test out your new skills in open tournaments.