Panic Fish

How Panic Fish changes the game

Every check you give increases its Elo, so forcing the king can make the defender much stronger.

Its strength stays between 0 and 3,200 Elo.

Available difficulties

• Relaxed: 400 starting Elo
• Original: 800 starting Elo
• Ruthless: 1,200 starting Elo

How to play against Panic Fish

Use checks only when they win something or force a clear continuation. Quiet pressure avoids powering up its replies.

Community statistics

Games played

327

Wins

196

Player win rate

59.9%

Average game length

35.6 full moves

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