Tsunagari Chess School

Tsunagari Chess School

Released Nov 2024

​Welcome to the chess school! Connect with the brilliant girls of Sakuragi town and engage them in chess matches. How will you master the moves that come your way?​

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Evaluation

Tsunagari Chess School launched on November 3, 2024 and received four updates in its first couple of months: patches on November 17, November 20, December 11, 2024, and January 8, 2025. These updates added meaningful content — new story routes, new areas, new music, new side routes, and new gameplay systems — suggesting the game was being actively developed post-launch. However, after the January 8, 2025 update, the developer has not posted any news, patches, or communications of any kind. As of June 19, 2026, that is over 17 months of complete silence. The early update pattern suggested ongoing development, but that activity stopped abruptly. No future content has been announced, and no statement has been made about whether development is continuing, wrapping up, or has been abandoned. Without any developer communication since January 8, 2025, it is not possible to determine whether the game is considered complete or whether development simply stalled.
Evidence
Update adding new Misaki and Sora main story content, an expanded Misaki route, a new area, and a new music composition. This is the last known developer communication.
news post · Jan 8, 2025 source development ongoing
high
Update adding a Rin side route, updated Irelle lore, new closet door interaction content, and a combat tooltip system.
news post · Dec 11, 2024 source development ongoing
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Mintkuru
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Hi, I'm Yumiko!

In charge of admin matters here at Sakugari chess school~ 🌸

I'm pleased to welcome you! It is my ambition to share the beauty of chess with you, teaching and learning together step by step.

We’ll pair you with the other girls during class to help you master new strategies and level up your game!

Oh, and we also host fun events outside of class, so there’s always something to look forward to!

I can't wait to meet you in person! Let’s make lots of great memories together! ❤️

Features:

  • Meet your new classmates at Sakuragi chess school and get to know them

  • Engage with the girls in mini chess battles (chess knowledge not required)

  • Chat after class, go on dates, explore around the school

  • Utilize your fully functional flip phone to your advantage

  • Collect items and unlock doors to understand more about the secrets of the school

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Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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