Chess-a-tete, Classic Edition

From BoardGameGeek:

Experience chess like never before with Chess-à-Tête: Classic Edition, the thrilling new version of the original game. With refined mechanics and enhanced gameplay, this edition delivers a bold twist on the timeless classic, blending deep strategy, tactical card play, and fast-paced action into a truly unique experience. Command legendary chess pieces, each with dynamic abilities and powerful synergies. Draw your cards, build your board, and launch an epic assault on your opponent. Unleash devastating combat cards, shift momentum with tactical action cards, and outwit your rival using your pieces' special abilities. Victory is yours if you can reduce their king to zero health, deliver a decisive Checkmate, or exhaust their deck. With its innovative mechanics, Chess-à-Tête: Classic Edition reimagines chess for a modern audience, appealing to strategy enthusiasts and card game lovers alike. Perfect for two players, it's dynamic, unpredictable, and endlessly replayable. Whether you're a returning fan or new to the game, Chess-à-Tête: Classic Edition invites you to redefine the battle of wits in the ultimate evolution of the world's most iconic game. Are you ready to make your move? -description from the designer