Adaptive tactical AI prioritizing king safety & targets.
Quick Reference
move target
firing range
heal target
shield
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Core Mechanics
Unlike turn-based chess, Laser Chess is simultaneous and real-time. Pieces move across the grid in real-time, firing energy volleys automatically whenever an enemy enters their line of sight.
Controls
• Select Piece: Click any White piece on the board.
• Move: Click a glowing green square to issue a movement order.
• Targeting: Click an enemy in a red ring to lock fire onto it.
• Cancel: Right-click anywhere to cancel current orders.
• King's Heal Power: Select your King, then click an injured ally (marked with a gold ring) to fully restore its health. (6s Cooldown)
Shields & Combat
• Energy Shield: Every unit possesses a regenerative shield that absorbs damage first and recharges after 2.5 seconds out of combat.
• Recoil Damage: Firing weapons generates heat recoil, dealing minor damage back to the shooter. Avoid overcommitting to reckless sieges!
• Passive Support: Full-health pieces automatically channel +1 HP/sec support beams to wounded allies in their line of fire.
• Veterancy: Every 2 kills upgrades a piece with +5 Max HP and +15% weapon damage (max 3 ranks).
ABOUT LASER CHESS
Laser Chess: Tactical Edition reimagines classic chess as a fast-paced, simultaneous real-time strategy arena built with canvas graphics, synthesized web audio, and adaptive AI.
Features
• Simultaneous Combat: No waiting for turns—both armies maneuver and engage simultaneously.
• Procedural Web Audio: Synthesized laser blasts, shields, and procedural ambient synth soundtrack with no external audio assets.
• Adaptive CPU AI: Multi-tier difficulty engine evaluating threat matrices, king defense radii, and tactical retreats.
• Offscreen Canvas Rendering: Optimized high-performance 60 FPS rendering pipeline.