PCGame

Chess Ultra

3D chess matches with AI opponents, puzzles, and online play

Ripstone · Released Jun 21, 2017

ActionAdventureCasualIndieRPGSimulationSportsStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 2,012
Recent reviews
Very Positive
81% of 11 in 30 days
Players
12
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Mar 25, 2025
Minimum PC
HD 6750
4 GB RAM · 12 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Chess Ultra?

This is a 3D chess game played on boards in different virtual environments. You move pieces in matches against AI or other players locally or online, solve chess puzzles, and take on historic match challenges. VR play lets you move pieces with motion controllers.

For you if...

  • +you like chess puzzles alongside regular matches
  • +you want computer opponents at different difficulty levels
  • +you enjoy playing on detailed 3D chess boards

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast action over turn-based board games
  • −you want a story-driven campaign instead of chess matches
  • −you need analysis tools or custom chess positions

What players say

76% of 2,012 reviews are positive · 81% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the chess sets, varied settings, and challenges. They complain about awkward camera controls and slow menus; some also report trouble with online matches or VR crashes.

Players over time

▼ -11% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 27 players on Oct 20, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Chess Ultra system requirements

Minimum: HD 6750, 4 GB RAM, 12 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 GTS 450 or AMD Radeon HD 6750
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
This will ensure the game will run at 1080p at 30fps. These specifications do not reflect VR, see Recommended Requirements for more details

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2.5+ GHz Quad core
Graphics
NVIDIA Gerforce GTX 780 or 970
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
This will ensure the game will run at 1080p at 60fps. These specifications do not reflect VR, an NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1070/1080 or AMD equivalent will be required to experience 90 FPS on a HTC VIVE or OCULUS RIFT

Does Chess Ultra have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. 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 Chess Ultra 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
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • 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
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
38
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Chess Ultra 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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Recent updates

10 DLC available.

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