Chess for idiots

A physics-based multiplayer chess parody with arrows and grenades

Polish Hacker · Released Feb 1, 2024 · Early Access

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 1,747
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; May 26, 2024
Minimum PC: 2 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Chess for idiots?

This free-to-play board game uses a standard chessboard and pieces, but you can move any piece freely and capture multiple opposing pieces at once. A separate coin mode has players take turns blowing their coin onto an opponent's coin. You compete online or on a shared screen.

For you if...

+you enjoy absurd humor and Polish political satire

Not for you if...

−you want to practice chess under standard rules

Screenshots and trailer

Chess for idiots system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Chess for idiots?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 1.0 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM

Does Chess for idiots have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. There is no single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Chess for idiots run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 47
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Polish. Text only: English.

Does Chess for idiots 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam