Demon Sword: Life and Death Chess was jointly produced by Emei Film Group and China International Television Corporation, among others. Directed by Li Chuanfeng and Jing Gang, written by Zhang Nan, and starring Shao Bing and Liu Tao, the historical fantasy drama also features Sun Xiezhi, Lu Liangwei, Dai Jiaoqian, Du Zhiguo, and Guo Tingting, with Tang Guoqiang, Liu Wei, and Li Boqing in special starring roles.
