As you play on the board, the app quietly watches your opening moves. When you play — deliberately or by happy accident — a sequence that matches a real, historically recognised chess opening or gambit, a card is revealed. If you click the button to claim it, that card goes straight into your Suitcase and stays there permanently.
Common
The bedrock openings. Played in millions of games across every level. Easy to unlock, genuinely useful to know.
Rare
Sharper, more specialised systems favoured by ambitious players who prefer imbalance over comfort. Worth more points to find.
Legendary
Unconventional, bold, historically fascinating openings. Some are rarely played. All of them earn serious points.
What you get for finding them
- ✦ Points added to your account — rarer cards earn more
- ✦ The card permanently added to your Suitcase
- ✦ A breakdown of the opening (or gambit) and its key ideas for both players
The more you play, the more you'll discover. Some cards are hidden in plain sight. Others take real intent to find.
My Suitcase
