QUESTLY
Strategy Gamesclassic4 players20–45 min

4 Player Chess

Chess for four armies on a plus-shaped board.

Room only · 4 players

4 Player Chess

Four armies share a plus-shaped board. Last king standing wins.

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About this game

About 4 Player Chess

Chess for four armies on a plus-shaped board. Each player has a standard set and a king. Turns rotate around the table. A player who is checkmated is out; their remaining pieces leave the board. Last king standing wins. A two-versus-two option sits teammates opposite each other. The room needs all four seats and does not start early. Board art is original.

How to play

How to play 4 Player Chess

Four armies share a plus-shaped board. Last king standing wins.

On your turn move one of your pieces with ordinary chess movement, adjusted so pawns walk away from your home edge. Checkmate removes that player. In team mode, checkmating either opponent can win the match for your pair.

01

Setup

Pawns walk away from your home edge.

02

Rotate

A checkmated player's pieces leave.

03

Last king

The room needs all four seats.

Tips for 4 Player Chess

  • A piece hanging to two opponents is usually lost next turn.
  • Kings have more escape squares than in two-player chess — use them.
  • In free-for-all, letting two rivals fight can be stronger than taking a side.

Controls & accessibility

Controls: Tap one of your pieces, then a legal square. Turns rotate. Play in a current mobile or desktop browser; no installation or account is required.

Frequently asked about 4 Player Chess

How many players can join?

Exactly four. The room does not start until every seat is filled.

Is this Chess.com’s 4 Player Chess?

No. The plus-board variant is traditional. The board and UI are original Questly art.

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