The Chess

Jun 26, 2025
2+players

Strategy · Turn-Based Strategy · Historical

The Chess Themed Chess offers a relaxing, minimalist chess experience with multiple boards, piece sets, AI opponents, and multiplayer. Play in 3D or 2D, learn the game’s history, and explore RPG-themed DLC. Free to Play – Download now and enjoy endless strategy!

76%Mostly positive120 Steam reviews

Who can play

Store

Same-screen play on PC. How many can join is not confirmed.
Online play is not confirmed.
Free to play.

SteamPrice on SteamPlay free

Free to play

How it plays

Is it good

76%

Mostly positive on Steam

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Every way to play together

Steam lists local multiplayer for PC. Free to play. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 76% positive of 120 Steam reviews.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players, versus
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
Not listed

Play modes here come from the Steam store listing, which does not give player counts. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: NowakGames
Platforms: PC
Released: Jun 26, 2025 on PC
Languages: Text in 1 language

In these lists

One of 1,795 local multiplayer games on PC

Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play The Chess on one screen?: Yes. The store lists shared or split-screen play without saying which. Same-screen versus on PC.; One of 1,795 local multiplayer games on PC
Do you need two copies of The Chess?: No. On one screen, one copy is enough.
What platforms is The Chess on?: PC.
Is The Chess free?: Yes, it's free to play.

More about the game

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