♟️Chess - Samurai Warlords
"Where every move forges valor, every victory shapes destiny"
Enter the Samurai Chess Battlefield
Forget casual taps and idle clicks-this is chess reborn for warriors.
Each piece is a weapon‑bearer with its own skill tree, executions and masteries, every capture etches a action packed scene, and every match fuels the living economy of Samurai Warlords.
This is classic chess strategy infused with real ownership and high‑stakes honor, calling both grandmasters and newcomers to prove their skill and join the epic battle.
Download Now
Samurai Chess - for Android (Google Play)
IOS: Coming Soon

Built Into the Heart of the Ecosystem
What Happens on the Chessboard & Why It Matters
$VALOR - Earned after each match; spent on lootboxes or minting rare NFT and other countless of utilities accross the ecosystem, this Non‑transferable token also act as score that gates exclusive airdrops and surprise rewards.
$HONOR - Used for different parts of the ecosystem, including high reward for ranked‑match, buy‑ins of limited edition NFT and upgrades and tournament prize pools.
ERC‑1155 Resources - Resources are the heart of the economy, Drop when you win, lose or draw. earned from staking, and used for crafting different NFT and upgrades all across the ecosystem, and used as rewards that bridges the blockchain with classic chess play along with crafting, upgrades, and gear forging.
Staking Platform - Where NFT are staked outside the board, those 2D assets can boost in‑game yield and allow early adopters to start generating resources and $VALOR into the economy, this platform allows users to connect between passive staking and active gameplay and withdraw yield into the blockchain.
Chess Gameplay That Feels Alive
Gameplay Mechanics — Classic Moves, Samurai Souls
Here is an overview of the MVP chess pieces and characters

Pawn
Ashigaru (foot soldier) or Samurai Common infantry conscript vs. trainee noble warrior Single‑square advance, optional two‑square first move.
Bishop
Monk (Sōhei) or Ronin (masterless samurai) Warrior‑monks wielding naginata vs. ex‑retainers seeking honor Diagonal slide any distance
Knight
Yabusame Archer or Ninja Mounted archer performing horseback archery vs. clandestine shinobi L‑shaped leap (2 + 1) ignoring blockers
Rook
Hatamoto (banner guard) or Oni (mythic ogre) Elite guard of the Daimyo vs. fearsome folklore brute Orthogonal slide any distance; castles with King
Queen
Onna‑Bugeisha or Onna‑Musha Noblewomen trained in war, wielding different weapons, controls the battlefield with Orthogonal + diagonal slide any distance
King
Fudai Daimyō or Shimpan Daimyō Ruling clan lords swearing direct fealty to the shogunate One‑square move any direction; castles with Rook
Players choose their army pieces before a match in the army tab and can choose the position of each piece based on their class; both variants share the same move‑set to preserve competitive purity.

Army Piece Enhancements (Early Phase)
At launch, characters are cosmetic only, allowing every newcomer to compete on equal footing. As seasonal updates roll out, armies will be minted as NFT and will start accumulate experience and levels, opening more features, skills and executions along the way including the following:
Visual Flourish — custom kill animations and special scenes and effects.
Economy Perks — small boosts for match wins and loss loot when your army is upgraded and having a more rare and upgraded gear.
Lore Quests — completing in‑game challenges with a specific lore unlocks different perks redeemable for resources, tokens or even lootbox and other features.

Avatars & Early‑Game Progression
Free Avatars Default at sign‑up
• Standard cool‑down on daily energy
• Basic cosmetic variants Earn base‑rate of resources and limited quest achievements—ideal for new players sampling the ecosystem
Ranked Avatars Upgrade with XP and $
• More energy and Faster energy regeneration (shorter cool‑downs)
• Higher resources claiming and suit specialty which allow multipliers on wins
• Access to faction‑locked quests & tournaments Accelerated climb on Elo ladder when season starts; unlock more battles per day and higher‑tier lootboxes, generating extra resources for crafting and land upgrades.
Faction Choice: Ranking up lets you pledge allegiance to suits, Faction perks stack with avatar perks—fueling friendly rivalries and collaborative airdrop goals.

Avatars Synergy
Free Avatar Holders accumulate eligibility slowly through play streaks and are served as entry base avatars in the ecosystem.
Ranked Avatar Holders receive tier‑weighted tickets for seasonal rewards (essences, materials, components and more!). Grinding the ladder or eventually minting your avatar as NFTs will allow for more resource accumulation and reward tickets, giving competitive players a tangible edge.
No pay‑to‑win mechanics - the 64‑square battlefield honors classic rules.
Historical authenticity-every character is grounded in verifiable Japanese roles, from Ashigaru to Shimpan Daimyō.
Meaningful progression - avatar tier and faction choice directly influence rewards, cool‑downs, and your rewards in upcoming ecosystem development.
Smooth on‑ramp - start with Free avatars, feel the economy, then level up or stake to unlock the full Samurai Warlords experience.

Airdrops & Loyalty - Play to Claim, Stake to Amplify
High $VALOR scorers and Elite holders stand first in line for seasonal airdrops: limited‑edition rewards, resource lootbox, and surprise NFTs straight from the forge.
Bind your wallet early, climb the ladders, and your treasury grows without opening your purse.
Download, Duel, Dominate
Available Now: Android (Google Play), Windows & macOS clients.
Coming Next: iOS TestFlight and WebGL instant play.
One account, one inventory-progress syncs no matter where you battle. Grab the build, log in with your wallet or email, and your first 10 K $VALOR are within reach.

Why You’ll Remember This Game
Every move earns, build your strategy now to have skin in the game.
Ownership is real, your rewards can be transferred live on‑chain and in your wallet
Mythic style, modern tech art meets frictionless blockchain UX for a chessboard like no other.
⚔️ Your Call to Honor
The dojo doors are open. Download the Chess App, stake your blades, and prove that your mind is as sharp as your steel.
Victory here is more than a checkmate-it’s a legacy written in Valor and sealed with Honor. Join the Samurai Warlords today, and let the world witness how legends are carved, one brilliant move at a time.
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