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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.

2026
Official Launch Year
100% Free
Zero Paywalls & No Ads
48 Chapters
Across 5 Mythical Biomes
3650+ ELO
The Sphinx AI Challenge
Official Press Release

Cat Chess Reinvents Classic Strategy with Feline Charm, Deep Tactical AI, and Zero Paywalls

Date: September 2026 · Location: Worldwide

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

Developer / Studio

MyQuests Digital - Web & Search · Olivier Jacob

Founder & Lead Developer

Olivier Jacob

Release Date

Official Launch 2026 (Continuous Web Updates)

Platforms

Web Browser (Desktop & Mobile) · PWA · iOS & Android (Waitlist)

Monetization Model

100% Free to Play · Zero Paywalls · Zero Pay-to-Win · Optional Cosmetic Battle Pass

Chess Engine

FIDE Compliant · Local WebAssembly & TypeScript Rules Engine

Single-Player Content

48 Story Chapters · 5 Mythical Biomes · 4 AI Bots (600–2400 ELO) + The Sphinx (3650+)

Multiplayer & Features

Peer-to-Peer Room Matchmaking · Daily Puzzles · Interactive Opening Academy

Technology Stack

Astro 5, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, WebAssembly, Web Audio API

Supported Locales

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)

White King Cat
White King Cat
Crystal Monarch
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Black King Cat
Black King Cat
Shadow Monarch
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White Queen Cat
White Queen Cat
Crystal Empress
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Black Queen Cat
Black Queen Cat
Shadow Empress
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White Knight Cat
White Knight Cat
Crystal Pouncer
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Black Knight Cat
Black Knight Cat
Shadow Pouncer
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White Bishop Cat
White Bishop Cat
Crystal Cleric
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Black Bishop Cat
Black Bishop Cat
Shadow Cleric
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White Rook Cat
White Rook Cat
Crystal Bastion
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Black Rook Cat
Black Rook Cat
Shadow Bastion
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White Pawn Kitten
White Pawn Kitten
Crystal Scout
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Black Pawn Kitten
Black Pawn Kitten
Shadow Scout
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🗺️ 5 Mythical Campaign Biomes

Grasslands of Felinara

Grasslands of Felinara

Lush green meadows and serene tactical play

Sandclaw Desert

Sandclaw Desert

Sun-drenched golden dunes guarded by The Sphinx

Obsidian Volcano

Obsidian Volcano

High-risk tactical warfare amidst molten lava

Frostpeak Tundra

Frostpeak Tundra

Crystalline ice boards and chilly endgames

Shadow Underworld

Shadow Underworld

Mystical purple depths and nocturnal stratagems

📜 Campaign Maps & Brand Logos

World Campaign Map

World Campaign Map

The unified realm of Felinara spanning 48 story chapters

Sun Paws Map (Crystal Kingdom)

Sun Paws Map (Crystal Kingdom)

The peaceful northern territories of the White Cats

Shadow Realm Map

Shadow Realm Map

The volcanic southern strongholds of the Shadow Claws

Cat Chess Logo
Official Brand Logos & App Icons Favicon SVG, 512px App Icon, and High-Res OpenGraph Banners
🎬 STREAMER & CREATOR KIT

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.

✓ 100% Monetization Permitted
🎥

OBS / Streamlabs Overlays

Clean 1080p & 4K camera frames, transparent chessboard border widgets, and turn indicator overlays designed specifically for Twitch & YouTube 16:9 streams.

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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.

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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.

✓ 100% VOD Mute Safe
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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.

Official Content Creator License

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.

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💬 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."

OJ
Olivier Jacob Founder & Lead Developer · MyQuests Digital

"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!"

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Grandmaster Meow Chief Feline Strategist · 2400 ELO AI Cat
📬 PRESS & MEDIA INQUIRIES

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.

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