Fit check
Is Chess! worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Chess players who want ranked games through Lichess
- Solo players seeking offline chess puzzles and AI practice
- Players who prefer customizable chess environments
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking chess variants, campaign progression, or activities beyond standard chess, matches, and puzzles
- Players who prefer a minimal board interface over scenes, camera movement, and visual customization
- Players who do not want to use an active Lichess account for online play
Our take on Chess!
The presentation emphasizes large-scale online competition and visual presentation, while online matchmaking depends on an active Lichess account. The core offering remains standard chess, AI games, ranked matches, and puzzles rather than a broader chess campaign or variant collection.
What is Chess!?
Chess!
connects chess gameplay with the Lichess platform. Players can practice against AI, enter ranked matches with Lichess users, and track online ranked ELO. Online play requires an active Lichess account. The game also includes more than 500,000 offline chess puzzles covering different skill levels. A free-flying camera allows matches to be viewed from different angles, while customization options cover chess pieces, boards, and locations. Additional scenes include relaxing music and environments. The game uses Unreal Engine 5 and presents chess with both human and computer opponents.
How Chess! plays
- 01Lichess matchmaking
- Ranked online games use Lichess accounts and record online ELO.
- 02Offline puzzle library
- The game includes more than 500,000 chess puzzles for offline play.
- 03AI opponents
- Computer-controlled opponents provide practice without an online match.
- 04Camera freedom
- A free-flying view allows chess games to be observed from different angles.
- 05Scene customization
- Players can change the boards, chess pieces, and locations used during play.
Chess! compared to similar games
Chess Ultra is another chess game, described with Grandmaster-approved AI, 4K visuals, and VR compatibility. Chess! instead centers on Lichess matchmaking, ranked ELO tracking, more than 500,000 offline puzzles, and customizable locations and viewing angles.
Chess!: platforms & release
Is Chess! worth it?
It is worth it if: chess players who want ranked games through Lichess. Skip it if: players seeking chess variants, campaign progression, or activities beyond standard chess, matches, and puzzles.
Where can I download Chess!?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Chess!'s store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Chess! on?
Windows only.
