Queenrook

Queenrook is a 3D chess game for two players on one screen. The board sits on a wooden table with a marble edge, and you and a friend take turns with the mouse.

How to play

1. On the menu, press Two Player.
2. White moves first: click a piece to select it.
3. The squares it can move to are outlined in green; click one of them to move.
4. Hand the mouse to the other player, who moves the black pieces the same way.
5. Use the camera button in the top right corner to look at the board from another angle.
6. When one side is checkmated, a message such as BLACK WON and a Restart button appear.

What you see on screen

• Menu: the Queenrook title with a Two Player button and a Settings button.
• Board: a wooden table, a marble-edged board and ivory and black pieces, with an exit button at the top left and a camera button at the top right.
• Highlights: green outlines on the squares a selected piece can reach.

Tips

• Select a piece before you move it. In our runs a pawn on its first move showed two green squares, so you can see its choices.
• Watch the green squares for the queen: after three moves it had four.
• Game over is clear. After the four moves of the classic fool’s mate the screen said BLACK WON in all three of our runs.
• Read our chess game tips for the numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How many players does Queenrook have?

Two, on the same screen, taking turns with the mouse. There is no computer opponent.

How do I see where a piece can move?

Click the piece; the squares it can reach are outlined in green.

What happens at checkmate?

A message such as BLACK WON appears with a Restart button.

Can I change the view?

Yes. Use the camera button in the top right corner.

Can I play on a phone?

The game is made for a mouse and a wide screen, so it plays best on a computer.

Is Queenrook free to play?

Yes. You can play it in your browser on Yes This Game with no download and no sign-up.