Laser Chess

Laser Chess is a two-player abstract duel where the line of attack is literally visible. Each side controls a fixed corner laser, a king, and a set of mirrored pieces with different reflective or protective faces. A turn consists of moving one piece to an adjacent square or rotating it in place; the player then fires their laser. The beam travels in a straight line, bouncing through mirrors until it exits the grid or hits a non-reflective surface, which removes that piece immediately. Because the laser fires after every move and can destroy pieces of either color, an apparently aggressive rotation may expose the attacker’s own formation. The goal is simple—strike the opposing king—but the changing network of angles rewards several-move planning, defensive geometry, and tactical sacrifices. Multiple starting formations let new players learn the beam rules quickly and give experienced pairs different opening problems to solve.