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# Back Rank Chess

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> Back Rank Chess is a free chess platform that enables users to design secret back-rank setups and use dynamic King Swap mechanics.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Back Rank Chess?

All

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Back Rank Chess

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$0.00
- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia and 68 more

## Features

- IT Asset Management Software
- Player Management
- Workflow Management Software

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum

## Category

- [Game Development Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30951/game-development/software)

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## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1240220/Back-Rank-Chess)

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