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Play ChessMini ChessSurvivalTakesCheckSmotheredMate in 1Mate in 2Mate in 3Chess SolitaireChain CaptureKing and PawnRook EndgameZugzwangQueen vs Pawn
Top PlayersBlogHow to Solve the Takes PuzzleHow to Win at Mini ChessChess Tactics for Beginners: Forks, Pins, and SkewersSurvival Chess: How to Keep Your Knight Alive

Survival

Capture pawns with your knight for as long as you can.

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white knight
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Ready to play?

Timer starts on click. Solve faster for more points.

Want to go deeper? Survival Chess: How to Keep Your Knight Alive

Score
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Best: 0
How to play
  • Click your knight, then click a pawn to capture it.
  • Or drag your knight onto a pawn.
  • A new pawn spawns after every capture.
  • More pawns spawn as your score grows.
  • No captures left = game over.