Just Updated

Chess has just been updated with online play through Steam!

You can now start an online game, invite a Steam friend, or join a friend’s game and play a relaxed chess match together.

This is our first online beta, focused on simple friend-based play with no time limit. It is designed for casual, friendly matches while we continue improving the online experience.

What’s new in this update

Online play through Steam
Start a quick online game, invite a Steam friend, or join a friend’s match.

777 new chess puzzles
A new set of puzzles has been added for players who want to practice tactics and sharpen their chess skills.

New Steam achievements
Unlock new achievements, including achievements for online play.

Steam Rich Presence
Your Steam status can now show more about what you are doing in Chess.

Seasonal football theme
Celebrate the 2026 world tournament season with a new football-themed board background and avatar.

Whether you want to play against the AI, solve puzzles, play locally, or challenge a friend online, this is a great time to jump back into Chess.

Thank you for playing, and we hope you enjoy the Summer Update!

About the Game

Classic chess, now with online play through Steam.

Play Chess your way: challenge the AI, play locally with family and friends, solve puzzles, customize the board, or invite a Steam friend for an online match.

Summer Update: Play Online With Friends

The latest update adds online play through Steam. Start a quick online game, invite a Steam friend, or join a friend's game. This first online beta is designed for relaxed play, with no time limit.

The Summer Update also adds a new set of 777 chess puzzles, new Steam achievements, Steam Rich Presence, and a seasonal soccer-themed board background and avatar.

Features

Online Play With Steam Friends
Invite a friend, join their game, and play chess online through Steam.

Play Against the AI
Practice against multiple AI difficulty levels, from beginner-friendly games to tougher strategic challenges.

Chess Puzzles
Train your tactics with chess puzzles, including a new set of 777 puzzles added in the Summer Update.

Local Multiplayer
Play a classic chess match on the same device with family or friends.

Undo and Save/Load
Take back a move, save your game, and continue later.

Board Editor
Set up custom board positions and explore different chess scenarios.

Themes, Avatars, and Sounds
Customize the look and feel of your chess board with different styles and personal touches.

Timed Games
Add a clock for faster, more focused matches.

Steam Features
Includes Steam achievements, Rich Presence, cloud support, stats, leaderboards, trading cards, and more.

Whether you want a quick casual match, a quiet puzzle session, or an online game with a friend, Chess gives you a clean and flexible way to enjoy the classic strategy game on Steam.