Become the World's #1
About
The year is 2026. South Korea has historically lagged behind in the world of chess, having never produced a single Grandmaster. Step into the shoes of a South Korean professional chess player and aim for the top.
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The god and emperor of chess. Ranked #1 in the world, he is Norwegian. He is notorious for arriving exactly 3 minutes late to matches and tournaments. He once ate noodles during a match and was once fined and forcibly removed from a game for violating the dress code by wearing jeans.
Ranked #2 in the world, he is often teased about being in a relationship with Carlsen. He is a Japanese-born American. He is known for his entertaining reactions and incredibly fast calculation skills.
An Indian Grandmaster. He is the current World Chess Champion.
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Intro
The World Chess Championship is being held in the United States. Your opponent is Hikaru.
Example 1
"I love you, Hikaru." I tease him.
Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.17
