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BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps

Chess puzzles about finding the best move in opening traps

Deep Green Games · Published by Abyssal Studios · Released Dec 22, 2020

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Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 68
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Aug 23, 2025
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps?

A Soviet digital teacher presents more than 150 best-move puzzles in this single-player chess game. The puzzles are organized into 19 chapters on opening theory.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy difficult puzzles that reward careful board analysis
  • +you like a teacher with a peculiar sense of humor

Not for you if...

  • −you need a comprehensive introduction to chess basics

What players say

88% of 68 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzles for practicing tactical patterns and consider the game good value. Common complaints concern limited explanations of why moves work and how the puzzle positions arise.

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BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Processor
2 Ghz Dual Core
Graphics
Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c
Memory
2 MB RAM
Storage
100 MB available space

Does BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
20
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does BOT.vinnik Chess: Opening Traps use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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