Cat Chess Press Kit
Media Resources & Assets
Everything journalists, content creators, and media partners need to cover the 2026 launch of Cat Chess: the browser-first tactical strategy game where classic FIDE rules meet playful feline chaos.
Cat Chess Reinvents Classic Strategy with Feline Charm, Deep Tactical AI, and Zero Paywalls
BERLIN & WORLDWIDE — September 2026 — Independent studio MyQuests Digital today announced the full release of Cat Chess, a fresh, feline-infused evolution of the world's most enduring board game. Playable immediately in any modern web browser with zero downloads, Cat Chess combines strict international chess standards (FIDE compliance) with whimsical feline artwork, an epic 48-chapter story campaign, and an AI opponent ladder scaling from playful kittens to the superhuman 3650+ ELO engine oracle, The Sphinx.
Unlike modern mobile titles plagued by intrusive pop-up ads, pay-to-win mechanics, or restrictive energy bars, Cat Chess is built on an uncompromising principle: 100% open, friction-free strategic play. Players can jump into instant single-player matches, duel friends via lightweight shareable room links, or solve daily tactical puzzles without creating an account or paying a cent.
Core Pillars of Cat Chess:
- 🐾 FIDE-Compliant Engine with Feline Soul: Full implementation of classical chess rules, including castling, en passant, promotion, three-fold repetition, and the 50-move rule, powered locally in WebAssembly for zero latency and complete privacy.
- ⚔️ The War of Nine Lives Campaign: 48 narrative-rich chapters taking players through 5 mythical biomes (Grasslands, Desert, Volcano, Tundra, Underworld) featuring varied tactical victory conditions like King Hunt, Escape, and Survival.
- 🗿 The Sphinx (3650+ ELO Engine Challenge): An ancient feline oracle running on local WASM computation that provides grandmasters with an undefeated tactical puzzle challenge with zero rating risk on defeat.
- 💕 Couple-Friendly & Beginner Accessible: Soothing visual designs and gentle character animations that transform chess from a stressful competitive ordeal into an enjoyable date-night activity.
📋 Fact Sheet
MyQuests Digital - Web & Search · Olivier Jacob
Olivier Jacob
Official Launch 2026 (Continuous Web Updates)
Web Browser (Desktop & Mobile) · PWA · iOS & Android (Waitlist)
100% Free to Play · Zero Paywalls · Zero Pay-to-Win · Optional Cosmetic Battle Pass
FIDE Compliant · Local WebAssembly & TypeScript Rules Engine
48 Story Chapters · 5 Mythical Biomes · 4 AI Bots (600–2400 ELO) + The Sphinx (3650+)
Peer-to-Peer Room Matchmaking · Daily Puzzles · Interactive Opening Academy
Astro 5, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, WebAssembly, Web Audio API
English (EN), German (DE)
🎨 High-Resolution Media Asset Downloads
Download official piece illustrations, biome concept art, world maps, and brand logos for editorial and review use.
👑 Character Pieces (WebP & PNG)
🗺️ 5 Mythical Campaign Biomes
Grasslands of Felinara
Lush green meadows and serene tactical play
Sandclaw Desert
Sun-drenched golden dunes guarded by The Sphinx
Obsidian Volcano
High-risk tactical warfare amidst molten lava
Frostpeak Tundra
Crystalline ice boards and chilly endgames
Shadow Underworld
Mystical purple depths and nocturnal stratagems
📜 Campaign Maps & Brand Logos
World Campaign Map
The unified realm of Felinara spanning 48 story chapters
Sun Paws Map (Crystal Kingdom)
The peaceful northern territories of the White Cats
Shadow Realm Map
The volcanic southern strongholds of the Shadow Claws
Broadcaster, Twitch, YouTube & TikTok Creator Package
Everything content creators need to stream, record, and monetize Cat Chess matches with zero copyright friction, free stream overlays, and custom community tournament rooms.
OBS / Streamlabs Overlays
Clean 1080p & 4K camera frames, transparent chessboard border widgets, and turn indicator overlays designed specifically for Twitch & YouTube 16:9 streams.
Chat Emotes & Sub Badges
12 pre-sized transparent emotes (28×28, 56×56, 112×112) including :cat_blunder:, :checkmate_purr:, :thinking_paws:, and :gm_meow: for Discord & Twitch.
Stream-Safe Procedural SFX
All Cat Chess move sounds, captures, check notifications, and purrs are generated natively via the Web Audio API. 100% royalty-free with zero DMCA mute risk on VODs.
Community Tournaments
Hosting a sub tournament or viewer battle? Request custom branded room prefixes (e.g. TWITCH-NAME-1234) and early access beta test keys for your community.
You have full, unconditional permission to monetize videos, live streams, shorts, and tutorials featuring Cat Chess across YouTube, Twitch, Kick, TikTok, and all video platforms. No prior approval or fee required.
💬 Official Quotes & Leadership Statements
"We wanted to strip away the intimidating pretentiousness of traditional chess without sacrificing a single drop of tactical depth. Cat Chess invites newcomers and grandmasters alike into a universe where every piece has feline soul, yet every move honors strict FIDE rules. And most importantly: zero predatory paywalls, ever."
"Every chess master was once a curious kitten. Whether you pounce with the Knight or build a cozy cardboard box around your King, the 64 squares belong to the fearless. Purr loudly, strike swiftly!"
Media Contact & Interview Inquiries
Need custom high-resolution graphics, early access review builds for native iOS/Android versions, or an interview with founder Olivier Jacob? We respond to all press requests within 24 hours.
Press release published by MyQuests Digital - Web & Search · Olivier Jacob. All game assets are copyright © Cat Chess. Editorial use permitted with attribution.