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Checkmate Rewind

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Game Details

Overview, specs & player metrics

Genre

Puzzle

Platform Browser, Mobile

Rating

New

Total Plays 7 Plays

Published Nov 13, 2026

Access Free to Play

About Checkmate Rewind

Every case starts at the end: a chess game is over, and the final position is the only evidence. Take the moves back one by one - return captured pieces, undo castling, en passant and promotions - and restore the starting position in exactly the number of moves the case allows. Learn the backwards moves in 8 short lessons, then crack 55 handcrafted cases, from quick blunders to famous opening traps. A new case every day comes from real Lichess games.

How to Play & Controls

Tap or click a piece, then tap the square it came from - or drag it back. Unwind the game to the starting position in exactly the given number of moves. Take back undoes your last move, Start over resets the case, Hint shows which piece moved last.

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Checkmate Rewind is a free online Puzzle game playable directly in your web browser on PictoFleet. Every case starts at the end: a chess game is over, and the final position is the only evidence. Take the moves back one by one - return captured pieces, undo castling, en passant and promotions - and...

Yes! Checkmate Rewind is 100% free to play. There are no downloads, subscriptions, hidden fees, or installations required. Simply open Checkmate Rewind on PictoFleet and start playing instantly.

Yes! Checkmate Rewind is built with modern HTML5 technology and runs smoothly across desktop computers, laptops, Chromebooks, iPhones, iPads, and Android mobile devices.

Yes, Checkmate Rewind is hosted securely with SSL encryption on PictoFleet. All games are tested for safety and run inside an isolated browser sandbox.