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VECTARCADE
VECTACHESS
THE SET
VECTACHESS
White to move. Tap a piece, then a legal square.
The set mixes MATE IN 1, MATE IN 2, SPLIT (hit two at once) and LOOSE (take the free one).
Wrong tries burn soft hits, then lives.
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ⓘ HOW TO PLAY

How to play VECTACHESS

White to move. Spot the checkmate in one and build your streak.

Goal: White to move — find the checkmate in one.

Controls: Tap a piece, then its target square

How do you play VECTACHESS?

White to move — find the checkmate in one. Controls: Tap a piece, then its target square

Is VECTACHESS free to play?

Yes. VECTACHESS runs free in your browser with no download, no install and no account — open the page and it starts.

Can I play VECTACHESS on a phone?

VECTACHESS plays best on a desktop or laptop with a keyboard, though it will load on any modern mobile browser.

How long does a game of VECTACHESS last?

A typical run takes around five to ten minutes. It suits medium sessions and plays intermediate, so it sits in the Challenge corner of the arcade.

What kind of game is VECTACHESS?

VECTACHESS is a strategy game in the VECTARCADE catalogue — vector-drawn, instant-play, and scored on a global leaderboard.