
Play classic chess on Steam: challenge AI opponents, invite friends online, solve puzzles, customize your board, and unlock achievements.
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About
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.
Stats
All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese +4 more
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 40 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Themes across 40 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
positive critical· bar length = how often the theme comes up
Reviews
На элитном шахматном турнире супергроссмейстер 20 минут обдумывал первый ход, наконец, с глубокомысленным видом передвинул королевскую пешку на e4. В этот момент с высокого карниза в зале справил нужду пролетающий голубь. Прямо на центр доски. Судья замер. Помощники бросились за тряпкой. А гроссмейстер, не меняя просветлённого выражения лица, мудро кивнул: — Интересный ответ. Гамбит я не рассматривал.
Шахматы — это бесконечные упражнения для ума, который развивают умственные способности, используемые на протяжении всей жизни, такие как: концентрация, критическое мышление, абстрактное мышление, решение проблем, распознавания образов, стратегическое планирование, творчество, анализ, синтез и оценка.
слишком умные боты я не справляюсь
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ну норм понравилось то что не умея играть получаю на рандом достижения о технике игры всяких легенд что повышает самооценку... чувствую себя сильным ххахахаха
Афигенный шутер от первого лица, бойовка супер, сужет супер, физика трупов тоже СУПЕР. Очень рекомендую всем любителям шутеров и резни
Chess, developed and published by Popoko VM Games, is a straightforward digital interpretation of a game that hardly needs introduction. Rather than attempting to reinvent or stylize the experience, this version takes a more restrained approach, focusing on presenting the classic rules of chess in a clean, accessible format. It positions itself as a practical way to engage with one of the most enduring strategy games ever created, offering convenience and ease of use while preserving the depth that has defined chess for centuries. The core experience remains entirely faithful to traditional chess. Every piece behaves exactly as expected, and the familiar balance between offense, defense, and long-term planning is fully intact. What makes chess compelling has always been its depth rather than its presentation, and this version respects that by keeping distractions to a minimum. Success still depends on careful calculation, understanding positional advantages, and anticipating an opponent’s intentions several moves in advance. The digital format doesn’t alter these fundamentals, but it does make the experience more immediately accessible, especially for players who may not always have access to a physical board. One of the key strengths of this version lies in its usability. Matches can be started quickly, and the interface is designed to keep everything clear and readable. Features such as undoing moves, saving games, and adjusting difficulty levels provide flexibility that enhances both casual play and practice. For newcomers, these tools can be particularly valuable, allowing experimentation without the pressure of irreversible mistakes. More experienced players may also appreciate the ability to revisit positions or test alternative strategies, turning the game into both a competitive experience and a learning tool. The inclusion of AI opponents across multiple difficulty settings helps broaden the game’s appeal. Beginners can ease into the mechanics at a comfortable pace, while intermediate players can gradually challenge themselves against stronger opponents. Although the AI provides a functional range of challenge, it may not fully replicate the unpredictability and nuance of human play at higher levels. As a result, players seeking deeply competitive matches may find greater satisfaction in multiplayer modes, where human opponents introduce a level of variation and psychological play that AI struggles to match. Presentation is deliberately minimalistic, prioritizing clarity over visual flair. The board and pieces are easy to distinguish, and the interface avoids unnecessary clutter, ensuring that players can focus entirely on the state of the game. While this simplicity serves the gameplay well, it also means the experience lacks a distinctive visual identity. There are no elaborate animations or thematic variations to enhance immersion, but for a game rooted in logic and concentration, this understated approach feels appropriate. In terms of progression, the game introduces light systems that track performance or offer a sense of advancement, but these elements remain secondary to the core experience. Chess itself provides its own form of progression through skill development, and the game wisely avoids overcomplicating this with excessive systems. Instead, it offers a framework that supports improvement without overshadowing the fundamental appeal of mastering the game. Where this version may fall short is in its lack of distinctive features. It delivers exactly what it promises—a functional digital chess experience—but does little to stand out among the many available adaptations of the same game. Players looking for unique modes, advanced analysis tools, or highly polished presentation may find it somewhat basic. Its value lies more in its accessibility and reliability than in innovation. Ultimately, Chess by Popoko VM Games succeeds by staying true to its source material. It provides a dependable and easy-to-use platform for playing a timeless game, whether for casual matches, practice, or gradual skill improvement. While it may not offer anything particularly groundbreaking, it fulfills its purpose effectively, making it a solid choice for players who simply want a convenient way to enjoy chess without unnecessary complications. Rating: 7/10
It lacks some options. Translation in english is dubious at times. At first launch it starts a match without asking or warning the player.
manos começam a jogar xadrez e acham que são o Bobby Fischer
I like chess, Play it alot in real life, But i hate it at the same time, But let's really think about it. Does war know rules? i think not. Does strategy have limits? Absolutely not. Chess limits strategy to movement rules like the pawn can't move only forward in one direction & attack sideways. Chess limits strategy to checkmates were if you can relief the king by killing the threat with another piece it won't be allowed because you have to move the king "Only" even if another piece saves him safely. Chess limits both movement & function in general, Though it's my favorite hobby when i need concentration, But it chains the playstyles to rules.
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