Chess Ultra

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

Ripstone · Released Jun 21, 2017

Action Adventure Casual Indie RPG Simulation Sports Strategy

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 2,318
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 15; peak 24h 19
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Mar 25, 2025

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

75% of 2,318 reviews are positive

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.

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Chess Ultra system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

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