A clever engineer has become popular online for inventing a challenging version of chess where players receive a mild electric shock for each wrong move.
A unique chessboard recently went viral on Instagram. It’s designed to give players a small electric shock when they make a mistake during a game, like losing a piece or making a poor move.
This device is a key component of Open Chess, a project to create a smart, 3D-printed chessboard. It can link to software, allowing for unique and customized game experiences. The engineer who designed it has been posting updates online, including a demonstration of a playful “taser chess” mode where making a bad move results in a harmless, but surprising, shock.
Taser Chess is the most painful version of chess yet
The video explains a surprising new take on a familiar strategy game. If players make a mistake, the game doesn’t just end – it gives them a small electric shock as a penalty.
“It’s chess, but losing actually hurts,” the creator, Kevin, explained.
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The taser’s shock level varies, similar to the value of chess pieces. Losing a pawn results in a mild shock, but losing something important – like a queen – will be much more intense.
As Kevin points out, it’s often best to avoid overly risky moves. Even if a daring play leads to victory, it will likely involve some significant drawbacks along the way.
Although the built-in taser is mostly a playful addition, it shows just how much you can personalize modern smart chessboards. The Open Chess project is designed for hobbyists to create their own boards at home, using 3D-printed pieces and readily available electronic components.
The game’s designer has started a Kickstarter campaign to help more people access and enjoy this customizable chess experience.
The ‘shock’ feature is definitely not ideal for casual games, but the unusual video clip still caught the attention of Chess.com.
“You know what would go well with this dropped piece? 50,000 volts,” they joked.
People jokingly suggested even wilder chess variations. One person proposed “Gun Chess,” where capturing an opponent’s piece would result in being shot with a bullet size matching the piece’s value.
Beyond regular competition, chess players can also add excitement by participating in chess boxing – a unique sport that combines rounds of playing chess with rounds of boxing.
This isn’t the first unusual chess invention to become popular online. Last year, a teenager created glasses that help players cheat by displaying the best possible moves during a game.
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2026-03-06 18:50