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Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition

Chess matches with varied sets, tutorials, and rating boards

Ripstone · Released Sep 9, 2016

CasualIndieSimulationSportsStrategy

Third-party account required

Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 280
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Nov 17, 2016
Minimum PC
HD 3830
2 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition?

Play chess against the computer or other players using different sets and locations. A tutorial covers basic through advanced techniques, and ranking boards track ELO and tournament ratings.

For you if...

  • +you want to practice chess with structured tutorials
  • +you like choosing between chess sets and locations
  • +you want both solo and multiplayer chess

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast-paced action to turn-based chess matches

Screenshots and trailer

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Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition system requirements

Minimum: HD 3830, 2 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista
Processor
2.0 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
600 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
2.0+ GHz Dual Core
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7750
Memory
3 GB RAM
Storage
600 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Pure Chess
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
13
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian.

Does Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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