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Exeter Game Studios · Published by Exeter Game Studios · Official site ↗
Mixed — 67% positive (43 reviews) · 1 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Chess! is an immersive chess game seamlessly integrated with the popular online platform, Lichess. Players can challenge advanced AI, compete against millions of other players in ranked matchmaking, delve into offline chess puzzles, and much more!
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Simulation, Strategy, Casual, Sports · 2023 · More under £5 games
Dive into strategic battles and ranked matches against millions on Lichess with Chess!, a 2023 simulation and strategy game from Exeter Game Studios.
About this game
- Practice against AI
- Compete with millions of Lichess players
- Track your online ranked ELO
- Dive into a lifetime of offline puzzles (500,000+)
- Free flying camera, play from any angle
- Enjoy an array of customizable options: Boards, Pieces, Locations, and much more
Looking for an over-the-board realistic chess game with a large online community?
Chess! integrates with Lichess, one of the largest online chess communities in the world with millions of active players! Allowing you to matchmake, within seconds, and compete against other players exactly at your level.
Features:
- Next-Generation Graphics: Witness the power of Unreal Engine 5 as it transforms the classic game of chess into a breathtaking visual spectacle. Enjoy lifelike textures, realistic lighting, and multiple scenes with intricate details that elevate your gaming experience to new heights.
- Lichess Integration: Seamlessly connect to the Lichess platform, allowing you to engage in exciting games with advanced AI, track your ELO, practice with puzzles, and participate in ranked Lichess matchmaking for a truly competitive experience. (Chess! online play requires you to login to an active Lichess account. Lichess is free to sign up and use.)
- Advanced AI and Human Opponents: Test your skills against sophisticated AI opponents or challenge real players from around the world, providing endless opportunities to refine your strategies and grow as a chess master.
- Millions of Offline Puzzles: Dive into a vast library of puzzles that cater to all skill levels, from beginner to grandmaster. Sharpen your tactical acumen and learn from the best with our expertly curated collection of over 500,000 chess challenges.
- Relaxing Scenes: Immerse yourself in the soothing landscapes of our carefully selected relaxing music and scenes, designed to enhance your focus and create the perfect atmosphere for strategic gameplay.
- Extensive Customization: Personalize your chess experience with a wealth of customization options. Choose from a wide array of unique chess pieces, boards, and stunning locations, allowing you to create your own bespoke chess environment.
Embark on an unforgettable chess journey with Chess!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060+
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD (Preferred), HDD (Supported)
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD (Preferred), HDD (Supported)
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Post-Holiday Patch
Hope everyone had fun in the Holiday level! My favorite to set up was the train (you might see it pop up elsewhere, keep an eye out.) Update includes lighting enhancements as well as a few other updates. Currently working towards a bigger patch this month for bug fixes/performances and the most popular enhancements.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mighty T)Patch NotesOfficial
Holiday Update!
New Holiday Level Added! Check it out in game. Multiple performance updates, as well as lighting updates to all levels.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mighty T)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix 3, Pre-Holiday Patch
- A few optimization fixes for Low end GPUs - Added setting to toggle board notation A large holiday patch is incoming with lots more fixes for performance as well as new holiday themed content!Read full article on Community Announcements (Mighty T)Patch NotesOfficial
Chess! Hotfix 2
Second hotfix to improve performance: - improved some level optimization (more improvements to come) - now autosaves graphics settings and reapplies settings after restart - other small bug fixes Chess! now defaults to the Medium graphics settings. The High setting enables Raytracing and was causing issues with some GPUs. Chess! now saves your graphics selections, so after changing resolution/window mode/graphics quality once it will load that setting each time the game starts. Thank you everyone for the feedback, reviews, and enhancement requests!Read full article on Community Announcements (Mighty T)Patch NotesOfficial
Chess! Hotfix 1
Updated: - Board layouts fixed - Added Windowed Fullscreen in settings - Fixed puzzle promotion popup - Other small bug fixesRead full article on Community Announcements (Mighty T)






