Pawn'd Chess: press fact sheet
Normal Man Labs · https://normalmanlabs.com/pawnd/press/

Game: Pawn'd Chess
Developer and publisher: Normal Man Labs
Team: one-person studio (Jay "Tentacles")
Based in: Utah, USA
Release date: November 4, 2026 (Steam)
Price: $6.00 USD (see Steam for regional pricing and current discounts)
Platforms: Windows, macOS (Apple silicon only), SteamOS + Linux (native Linux build)
Steam Deck: built and tested on Steam Deck; Valve's compatibility rating is pending
Languages: English (interface and audio)
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5102640/Pawnd_Chess/
Website: https://normalmanlabs.com/pawnd/
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqY7lCFlCqI
Trailer download (MP4, 1080p, 13.8 MB): https://normalmanlabs.com/assets/pawnd/pawnd-chess-trailer-press.mp4
Discord: https://discord.gg/BP8JWAEae9

About
Pawn'd Chess is a controller-first chess trainer. Play human-like CPU
opponents powered by Maia, from 600 to 2600 Elo. Track a local rating in
ranked games or take your time in untimed Practice Mode with undo and redo.
Build positions in the editor, import or copy FEN, save favorites, and play
a friend on the same device with local hotseat.

Accessibility
Adjustable text size, board colors, piece styles, and contrast; monochrome
visuals; light or dark interface; narration; and play by controller,
keyboard, mouse, or touch.

Steam features
Full controller support (Xbox, PlayStation, Steam Input), Steam
Achievements, Steam Cloud, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing.

Review keys
Free Steam keys for press, reviewers, streamers, and creators of any size.
Email support@normalmanlabs.com with your outlet or channel.

Usage
Free to use in coverage of Pawn'd Chess. Please credit Normal Man Labs.
Do not alter or stretch the logo.

The Steam Deck images are mockups: a real 1280x800 Steam Deck screenshot
placed on a device photo by Alex Andrews (Pexels). Pawn'd Chess is not
affiliated with or endorsed by Valve.

Contents
key-art/pawnd-chess-key-art.jpg            Key art with logo (1920x1080)
key-art/pawnd-chess-key-art-no-logo.jpg    Key art without logo (1920x1080)
key-art/pawnd-chess-capsule.jpg            Steam capsule (1232x706)
key-art/pawnd-chess-vertical-capsule.jpg   Vertical capsule (600x900)
key-art/pawnd-chess-banner-no-logo.jpg     Wide banner without logo (3840x1240)
logo/pawnd-chess-wordmark.png              Game logo (transparent PNG)
logo/pawnd-chess-pawn-icon.png             Pawn icon art (transparent PNG)
screenshots/                               Official screenshots (1920x1080; Steam Deck shot 1280x800)
controller-play/                           9.5-second controller gameplay loop (GIF and MP4, 720x514)
steam-deck/                                Steam Deck mockup, with and without logo (1920x1080)
