u/xinyi_rd

This is a weird "teamwork" chess.

A Stockfish engine fights for you, making the strongest move every turn (same for opponent's SF).

Here's the twist: The win condition is 3-check, but Stockfish doesn't know.

That's where you step in - before your SF makes its move each turn, you deploy a piece on the board. It can be your piece to strengthen position, or an opponent's piece to bait Stockfish into check.

More detailed rule: Pieces can not be deployed at square where it can directly attack opponent's piece. The farthest rank where you can deploy piece is the farthest rank you "occupy". Pawn is limited to 8.

Think you really understand Stockfish? Come prove it. I'd love to see the tactics people come up with.

Currently local 1v1, while playing both side solo is also highly recommended.

Try it here.

You are not just the chess player — you are the director.

Two Stockfish engines battle each other at full strength, neither told the win condition is 3-Check. You never move a piece. Instead, you place baits and units, and the engine decides.

The official name Proxess is proxy + chess — you play through a proxy engine, not on the board directly.

Currently local 1v1 only (playing both sides solo is also strongly recommended). Online mode in preparation.

Looking for feedback on:

1. Is the tutorial clear enough to start playing?
2. What strategies did you discover — especially around bait placement and row control?
3. Is there any card or tactic that feels unstoppable?

Or just drop a one-line impression. Either way, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Playable build: https://xinyi-l.itch.io/proxess

You are not just the player — you are the director.

Two Stockfish engines battle each other at full strength, neither told the win condition is 3-Check. You never move a piece. Instead, you place baits and units, and the engine decides.

The name Proxess is proxy + chess — you play through a proxy engine, not on the board directly.

Currently local 1v1 only (playing both sides solo is also strongly recommended). Online mode in preparation.

Looking for feedback on:

1. Is the tutorial clear enough to start playing?
2. What strategies did you discover — especially around bait placement and row control?
3. Is there any card or tactic that feels unstoppable?

Or just drop a one-line impression. Either way, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Playable build: https://xinyi-l.itch.io/proxess