There's a lot of crazy stuff chesspiece can do, they're probably the most complicated fighter i've covered yet! There were a few things that I missed or probably should clarify, though: -Both players can hit additional pieces. They'll explode if either player deals the last hit, too! -Using up special will also move your reserve piece in the same manner.
the bishop and rook do because they can cross the whole board in a single move if they have the space, meaning they are quite long ranged. 2 rooks or bishops (and if a queen replaces one of them) placed in a single line to attack is literally called a battery (like an artillery battery)
@@GreenStarGalaxian For one, Pawn becoming Queen after "advancing" far enough on the "board" (using pawn attacks to fill meter). D-Strong is based on "castling," a move you can perform if both Rook and King are in their starting positions, and there are no pieces in the spaces between them. Knight having a third jump probably a reference to its ability to 'jump' over other pieces (Knight cannot be blocked). The slipperiness might be based on Knight's weird L-shaped movement. Bishop moves diagonally, so therefore dodge = good, I guess?
@@thefunnyaerialman Rook is very fast on the ground because it can move across the whole board in one turn. King is slow and heavy because it can only move one tile per turn.
This is hands down the coolest rivals mod I've seen. Especially in terms of kit design. It really captures the spirit of chess in a way thats fun and feels right at home. Its actually wild.
@@FirePhoenix242 They might as well be. Rooks are second to Queens in terms of area control in chess, with their ability to move anywhere horizontally and vertically and their castle function. It's almost criminally easy to take control of a battlefield if you have at least one rook if you play them right.
Actually started clapping halfway through. Clicked expecting a joke character and instead got the single coolest chess-based moveset for a platform fighter. Good stuff
It is rumoured that the upcoming sequel "chess 2" will finally add war crimes into the game, so i guess the modders just wanted to give their's own spin into how it would look like.
It's not down special, but down strong (equivalent to down-smash in smash bros). I see your point, though. There are other references too, like the knight's additional jump referencing how it can jump over other pieces.
Don't forget F Smash being En Passant (Pawn can move 2 spaces, but only on it's first turn) and Pawn Special being Promotion (When a Pawn gets to the end of the board it becomes a Queen)
king being the heavyweight makes sense in the context of weight being survivability in a platfighter, which means you're more likely to use king a lot more when you're on your last legs of a stock anyways
Now this is an interesting character that I am interested in trying out when I eventually get Rivals of Aether! Edit: I think I did after either a month or a few weeks. I don't remember.
I love the fact that because you can switch what piece you are, you have to think ahead of what your moves will be It's almost as if _Youre trying to play chess_
If you’re not big brain enough to really use this character, here’s a simple method that works surprisingly well: two knights. Spam side special/ down special
There's a lot of crazy stuff chesspiece can do, they're probably the most complicated fighter i've covered yet!
There were a few things that I missed or probably should clarify, though:
-Both players can hit additional pieces. They'll explode if either player deals the last hit, too!
-Using up special will also move your reserve piece in the same manner.
so cool
@@DonisCL4504 just like actual chess
Fun fact:down strong is a refrence to a chess move called castling
normal chess: i must protect the king at all costs
rivals chess: the king is now a bomb
The "king is a bomb" is SO FUNNY
Edit: you probably know that down strong (castle) is in actual chess!
killer queen already touch that king piece
the bishop and rook do because they can cross the whole board in a single move if they have the space, meaning they are quite long ranged. 2 rooks or bishops (and if a queen replaces one of them) placed in a single line to attack is literally called a battery (like an artillery battery)
jooj bizare venture
@@hasanmuttaqin464 damn you. You stole my joke!
it's always the joke characters that end up being the most complex...
I'm not even sure it's a joke character
Kinda like Ralsei with gun and Ultimate Mario.
And sand undergame
yes
You are goddamn right v:
Fuck it now there going to make a feather and a brick (1 character) (might as well if there doing real world objects)
"Who do you main in Rivals?"
"I main *Chess."*
Honestly, all the Chess references and everything added to this character ALMOST makes me want to play Chess again
what references are there
i need to know because i am a dumb that has never chessed
@@GreenStarGalaxian For one, Pawn becoming Queen after "advancing" far enough on the "board" (using pawn attacks to fill meter).
D-Strong is based on "castling," a move you can perform if both Rook and King are in their starting positions, and there are no pieces in the spaces between them.
Knight having a third jump probably a reference to its ability to 'jump' over other pieces (Knight cannot be blocked). The slipperiness might be based on Knight's weird L-shaped movement.
Bishop moves diagonally, so therefore dodge = good, I guess?
@@thefunnyaerialman Rook is very fast on the ground because it can move across the whole board in one turn. King is slow and heavy because it can only move one tile per turn.
@@lasagna3289 can't believe I didn't mention the King's movement
@@lasagna3289 thanks for catching that by the way
Now I can legally say “checkmate” whenever I defeat someone.
Pawn: Well-Balanced
Bishop: Aerial Fighter
Rook: Stage Control
Knight: Juggler
King: Heavyweight
Queen: Powerhouse
Knight also: recovery. Has a triple jump and two up special moves.
Queen is a powerhouse of pawn
Just like actual chess
King in Chess: "I slow, pls protecc me my subjects"
King in RoA: "You will suffer the pain of a thousand deaths by my sword"
*peter griffin knee hurt*
*It is wednesday my dudes scream.mp4*
I understood that reference
(Terminal Montage Legendary Pokémon Battle Royale)
This is hands down the coolest rivals mod I've seen. Especially in terms of kit design. It really captures the spirit of chess in a way thats fun and feels right at home. Its actually wild.
Yes my favorite part of chess is also when the rook turns into a fucking canon
@@FirePhoenix242 They might as well be. Rooks are second to Queens in terms of area control in chess, with their ability to move anywhere horizontally and vertically and their castle function. It's almost criminally easy to take control of a battlefield if you have at least one rook if you play them right.
@@FirePhoenix242 yeah, the rook cannon is called Alekhine's Gun
chess piece is a really cool character. There are just so many ways to play it and there is tones of variety. Sucks it is not legal in most tourneys.
I think it could be balanced some more and would still be really cool
I wish there was tourney where ONLY chess piece is allowed, so it's like Smash+chess combined
@@danielsurvivor1372
Rivals Chess Championship tourney when
Imagine playing Chesspiece on Chess of Aether
This post was brought to you by checkers gang.
Lol
Fighting giga chad
Actually started clapping halfway through. Clicked expecting a joke character and instead got the single coolest chess-based moveset for a platform fighter.
Good stuff
Finally, it is here.
Gotta love it when your chess pieces turn into instruments of modern warfare.
The piece icons for the different moves is a brilliant idea looool
Good vid as always zetta
Zetta really puts in the extra mile and it shows
Finally a character that reflects my play style *pushes glasses up*
why does almost every piece turn into a gun in their specials
The King doesn't
@@Flare0661 almost
There's a few that don't.
The Bishop becomes a missile instead, the King gains armour and the Pawn promotes/transforms into a Queen.
It is rumoured that the upcoming sequel "chess 2" will finally add war crimes into the game, so i guess the modders just wanted to give their's own spin into how it would look like.
Because why not, imagine a real bishop doing that,
Down special is castling...
Yo, actual chess moves!!!
EDIT: What. Never gotten this many likes before.
It's not down special, but down strong (equivalent to down-smash in smash bros).
I see your point, though. There are other references too, like the knight's additional jump referencing how it can jump over other pieces.
Don't forget F Smash being En Passant (Pawn can move 2 spaces, but only on it's first turn) and Pawn Special being Promotion (When a Pawn gets to the end of the board it becomes a Queen)
the king also seems to do a “rochade” (idk how you spell it) whenever he spawns a rook.
@@MintyMoron64 en passant is when you capture a pawn that moved 2 spaces
moving 2 spaces, by itself, is a different rule
but i love the reference
seems legit that a char based on chess is also difficult to use
I mean, how creative can someone get? Chess pieces? Wonderful!
Okay, I gotta see more stuff you make! You're amazing!
I remember that one time when my cousin hit my dog with a chess piece. He dealt 67% damage.
Wait what?
Only in rivals of aether.
Only in rivals of aether...
I have never seen such sophisticated and confusing moveset for a melee character
This is so insanely creative, honestly proves that unorthodox characters really are the most fun parts of platform fighters
king being the heavyweight makes sense in the context of weight being survivability in a platfighter, which means you're more likely to use king a lot more when you're on your last legs of a stock anyways
Also, King can only move one space in any direction at a time.
Okey, this is an insane idea, I love it!
Now this is an interesting character that I am interested in trying out when I eventually get Rivals of Aether!
Edit: I think I did after either a month or a few weeks. I don't remember.
"oh no, my queen!"
*neutral special*
"checkmate."
Down strong is probably a reference to castling (Rook and king move)
I feel like it should have a name that stands out a bit more than “chesspiece.” Like Chesster.
I would suggest: ChessMaster
*BA DUM TSSSS*
Name it Checkmate. That way when you win it'll say, "Checkmate wins" in the bottom, just how a real chess game ends.
Grandmaster?
@@jeremycanning7058 [Insert Cucumber Quest Reference Here]
I hate how well translated Chess is with this fighter
I'm dissappointed you didn't show the Megachessatron
inverting your rook is considered an illegal move by FIDE
This game is smash on steroids I swear you can add a meme character and it can be more interesting than a smash dlc character
As a Smash fan, this is fax.
@@chrisrockett5897 exactly
@@triggerhappy4199 Ye.
You can do freaking garfield vs sans. The meme potential of this game is unparalleled and it comes in a very sweet pixelart too.
Zetta is PUMPING out the content today
The final smash would probably just be the pawn capturing Lmao
This is it guys.
Chess 2.
Man, your guide is great at laying everything out. Very professional!
Could you please do aramelle? Cool looking, but I’m confused.
Edit: oh, zephrie is another character I would like to see a showcase on!
This has the same energy as Steve being in Smash Ultimate
2:01
i'm a chess player and
that's castle kingside
if i get rivals of the aether
i can castle kingside somebody to death lmao
This is an insane character
i was so confused when I first saw this but why is this actually the best thing I’ve seen all day
The Strongs are chess moves
F-Strong/U-Strong: Double Push
D-Strong: Castle
New idea!
TETRIS
As a Chess Player, i give this a 100/10!
*I'm a chess freak*
Thanks man, I've been needing this breakdown a lot.
Thank you for covering my favorite rivals of aether modded character
Really cool concept! I really like this!
Chess profesionals just found their main
"It's kind of like playing chess"
I love the fact that because you can switch what piece you are, you have to think ahead of what your moves will be
It's almost as if
_Youre trying to play chess_
Man this is amazing. 9/10. I feel this is as revolutionary as I know Chess Evolved Online is
I am not going to lie, this character is extremely innovative and well designed.
This might just be one of the best and most creative platform fighter character I have ever seen.
Shulk but the Monado’s powers are the full gimmick
buster, I choose you!
hands down my favorite character. been practicing (bishop/knight) + rook duos.
absolutely bonkers.
Wow these custom fighters for a game I know nothing about are getting incredibly random.
thx my friend loves this character, and I doubt he even knows half of this! Totally showing him this later.
Wow, this looks super fun. Also unironically this would be a cool concept for how ben could work too lol
this is a true testimony to both chess and rivals of aether
Loved how they included a reference to castle-ing, it's not a well known move and is very situational.
I love it when the character is as complex as the media they're from
This should be part of the final smash mod with a checkmate final
When the pawn is God:
A character with 6 stances?
Holy shit that’s a hard character
For his knight special, he wields a gun
I dont know why the UA-cam algorithm recommended me this video but now I want to play this game
This is now my favourite character
This is legitimately a great character, a concept like this could be an official for sure
"Checkmate, you're down!"
"playing checkers for years in a chess match" to whole new level
Just Fantastic!
"Ok, so do you want the new character to be a stance fighter or a puppet character?"
Yes.
A fucking chess piece is more well-designed than some of the characters in Smash Ultimate
And actually takes a brain to use. Damn.
Now I'm waiting for the moment when someone will make a moveset for Hungry Hungry Hippo.
Normal chess when your placing the king:Must protect
Rivals of eather:The bomb has been planted
I am a chess player and I approve of this message.
Ah jess if only my grandfather want to play game, maybe he can beat me and my friend using that character
as a chess player all i want to say is “i’ve seen enough i am satisfied”
*Chess Piece* Checkmates the Competition!
If only the actual game of chess played like this...
Play Chesspiece, while your enemies play checkers.
Pawn: normal character
Bishop: Recovery destroyer
Knight: Wildcard
Rook: Speedy
King: Heavy
Queen: *REEEEEE*
Who ever made this character, he/she had a lot of creativity putting so much variety into a moveset of a chesspiece, wtf!
I was actually thinking of this, I was thinking of the moves of chess if it was in smash
Why is this more thought out than actual characters
So this is the long waited chess update?
IS THAT CHESS PIECE FROM THE POPULAR GAME CHESS
Finaly the chess 2 came out !
Chess Update we needed
This is so cool holy cow
finally, i can get checkmated in 2 moves in rivals of aether now
Nice now we can play chess and fight at the same time
just like real chess, you need a *big brain* to be able to use this at its maximum or that´s the feeling it gives me xd
Ok that's pretty damn cool!
If you’re not big brain enough to really use this character, here’s a simple method that works surprisingly well: two knights. Spam side special/ down special
"Most iconic game character"
You are not a piece.
You are the entire board.
@Mr coffee It’s based off Edgeworth famous meme: “You are not a clown. You are the entire circus.”
"man chess is good"
him:
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Can't wait for Orcane to be playable in Chess too
When i win as chesspiece, i always like to mumble to myself "Checkmate"
the chess piece's victory theme should be the word checkmate