what is auto chess

Auto Chess is a subgenre of strategy video games that typically feature chess-like elements where players place characters on a grid-shaped battlefield during a preparation phase, who then fight the opposing teams characters in a series of 1-versus-1 battles. Auto Chess games typically feature multiple players competing against each other as individuals, similar to a battle royale. Each player fields a team of units, sometimes called minions, with the player being tasked to assemble the strongest possible team. Auto Chess was first introduced as a custom game mode in Dota 2, which inspired the creation of standalone versions such as Auto Chess by Drodo Studio and Dragonest Co.Ltd. Other popular standalone versions include Teamfight Tactics and Dota Underlords. Auto Chess has gained popularity in recent years, with many popular streamers playing the game and its various versions.