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Zleepy-Code-Studios · Published by Zleepy-Code-Studios
5 user reviews — 60% positive (5 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
chess...expect no more,no less.
Indie, Free To Play, Strategy, Casual, Sports · 2026 · More free games
Dive into a blend of strategic depth and light-hearted gameplay as you explore the innovative world of ChessBoyChess. Created by Zleepy-Code-Studios, this free-to-play strategy and casual sports game offers a fresh perspective on chess, promising endless hours of engaging play in 2026.
About this game
ChessBoyChess just a chess game, running on stockfish.
(for people that do not know what stockfish is, its well known chess engine ( one of the best).
Basic Features:
-10 level campaign.
-hint button ( what would stockfish do!? )
-local leaderboard (keep track of local score).
-Random start (the first few moves are random) (challenge yourself).
-Unmodified Stock fish AI.
-Skill levels...from beginner to true stock fish as opponent: skill level-(1%-100%).
-Full chess...(castling, promotions ,timers...).
-Thinking simulation. (experimental, simulate AI thinking time),allows timers versus stockfish.
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MULTIPLAYER:
-Local Hot seat, no chess board around ,install and play a friend.
-Classic Lan multiplayer.
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4TH DIMENSION!
-Toggle board function (experimental)
divides the board into (visual) sectors, allowing 4th dimensional play.
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-Customisable colours.
( you can mix and match any of the colours (text,pieces,board,interface,mouse).
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: windows
- Processor: ryzen5 1600 (tested)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2-4gb
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any i think
- VR Support: no
- Additional Notes: runs on python/pygame
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: windows
- Processor: ryzen5 1600+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8gb
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any i think
- VR Support: no
- Additional Notes: runs on python/pygame
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
3.0.5 Hwac (hardware acceleration)
The game was mostly running on CPU.that changed now, so expect big performance boost depending on your GPU.Read full article on Community Announcements (FruitAlchemist)Patch NotesOfficial
3.0.4 hotfix
hotfix:-fixed black castle not working (crucial fix)Read full article on Community Announcements (FruitAlchemist)AnnouncementsOfficial
3.0.4
3.0.4:*added text to multiplayer menu.*ajusted return to main menu text in menus.*ajusted level slider again.*ajusted some spelling errors in color settings.*changed some text in settings.*fixed game being slow in profile menu.*added some text to profile screen.*socket now closes when cancel host is pressed. (fix)*ajusted pop up text*modified selectorRead full article on Community Announcements (FruitAlchemist)Patch NotesOfficial
3.0.3 (previous update)
3.0.3:Improved hover (selector)Improved multiplayer *cancel host button *hosting no longer freezes game *added hosting and connection failed text notice.Improved level selectorRead full article on Community Announcements (FruitAlchemist)
