Actions Shinogi Chess Club takes place in Japan, in an alternate reality. At this time, the country is in the grip of a severe economic crisis. In an attempt to get out of the difficult situation, a new modification of chess is developed in one region. Significant financial resources are invested in it, tournaments and championships are organized. The game has gained unprecedented popularity and helped to overcome financial difficulties in the country. Participants in the competitions become real stars.

The main character of Shinogi Chess Club is a young girl named Himiko Masaka. She is a student at Yoshino School. Here they teach strategies and how to win. The educational institution has become one of the most prestigious in the region. The student dreams of winning the championship title in the upcoming autumn tournament. The main task of the user is to help in this difficult process. To do this, you will need to undergo training and constant training. You will have to learn the rules and participate in regular games with opponents. In addition, you need to explore and inspect the area, which is represented by the buildings of the educational institution and its surroundings. During the passage, you should enter into dialogues and conversations with secondary participants. From them you can get the necessary information or a task. These actions are performed to understand the strange and mysterious events that often happen on the territory of the student campus.