Observed arrival · 2026-08-26

Wickmate, Chess by Candlelight

wickmate.app Observed source

Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A planned iPhone chess game that teaches beginners through daily puzzles, a candlelit campaign, and guided lessons from a small character named Wick.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-26 issue.

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Wickmate describes a progression from daily shared puzzles to an endless Climb and then an eight-chapter campaign containing 64 levels. Its teaching system uses live-board narration and staged hints that begin with an idea before revealing a piece or move. The planned campaign includes opponents from 200 to 1600 Elo and positions sourced from the Lichess open database. The page says free play will use a regenerating energy meter, with membership removing limits.

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$PaidCommerce or pricing visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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