Keeps & Moats Chess

"Keeps & Moats Chess" is a unique four-player twist on the traditional game of chess developed by Matt Worden Games. The latest version, 1.0, reinvents the chess experience using the specialized "Keeps & Moats" game board, along with modified movement and capture rules. This game leans more towards a wargame, providing a faster and more aggressive gameplay style compared to the conventional two-player chess.

Download Keeps & Moats Chess (KeepsAndMoats.exe) to enjoy a variety of features, including nine different game variations stemming from three different alliance types and three different king capture results. Human players can easily interact with the game using its simple mouse-click interface, and there are three distinct styles of computer opponents to challenge. Note that in the free demo, the Black and Red players are controlled by a randomly assigned computer opponent.

The game supports Windows XP, 7, and 8 and comes with the capability for game saving/loading, which is particularly useful for lengthier games and play-by-email matches. The detailed, graphical, HTML-based help files ensure that even newcomers can understand the game mechanics without hassle. "Keeps & Moats Chess" also offers NetPlay, allowing players to face off against others over the Internet or through other TCP/IP networks. More

You may want to check out more software, such as Chinese Chess Stoneman, Chess Informant Expert or Mayura Chess Board, which might be related to Keeps & Moats Chess.