This is the biggest update yet. Every single piece set in Chess Kingdom now has a handcrafted 3D variant - 552 new pieces across all 46 sets. Whether you're playing with the classic Staunton set or battling with Egyptian pyramids and Japanese pagodas, you can now experience your favorite pieces in full 3D. Just flip the toggle in Settings and see the difference.
Every chess piece set in the game now has a full 3D variant. Toggle between Classic 2D (SVG) and 3D (PNG) from Settings, the Collection screen, or during onboarding.
552 new 3D piece images across all 46 sets (12 pieces each)
12 themed sets in 3D: Staunton, Marble, Medieval, Steampunk, Crystal & Ice, Neon Cyberpunk, Ancient Egyptian, Japanese Samurai, Dragon Fantasy, Golden Royal, Platinum Crown, and Diamond Prestige
33 country sets in 3D: Every country skin now has a unique 3D version featuring national landmarks, animals, and symbols
Cherry Blossom bonus set also available in 3D
When playing against AI opponents, their pieces now randomly appear in either 2D or 3D style (50/50 chance per game). This adds visual variety to each match. Your own pieces always follow your Settings preference.
New toggle in Settings to force AI opponents to use your equipped piece set instead of their own. Useful if you prefer visual clarity over variety during matches.
The Diamond Prestige (Premium) set has been completely redesigned with a polished platinum and black onyx aesthetic — clearly distinct from the Golden Royal set.
The 2D vs 3D choice screen for new players now shows a wider board preview with the starting position, making the difference between styles much more visible.
Fixed: Onboarding skipped when accessing Settings before creating a profile — On the profile selection screen, opening Settings and changing any option could corrupt the save state, causing the new player welcome flow to be skipped entirely.
Fixed: 3D piece rendering artifacts — Removed CSS shadow effects that were causing visual artifacts on 3D pieces and selection highlights appearing behind pieces.
Fixed: Country set Kings looking like Rooks — Country Kings that were shaped like buildings have been regenerated as proper chess King shapes with country-themed crowns.
Various AI tuning and difficulty adjustments -> Legend should be extremly hard to beat now!
General stability improvements and minor bug fixes
Thank you for playing Chess Kingdom! I read every review and piece of feedback - it directly shapes what I'm building next. If you enjoy the new 3D pieces, let us know which country set is your favorite. And if you spot anything off, don't hesitate to reach out. More updates coming soon.