Chess Ultra

Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.

Chess Ultra is a strategy, chess and indie game developed and published by Ripstone.
Released on June 21st 2017 is available only on Windows in 8 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Russian and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 2,023 reviews of which 1,517 were positive and 506 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 12.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Chess Ultra into these genres:

Strategy Chess Indie Board Game Tabletop Simulation Multiplayer VR Casual Sports

Media & Screenshots

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows Vista
Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTS 450 or AMD Radeon HD 6750
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 12 GB available space
VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
Additional Notes: This will ensure the game will run at 1080p at 30fps. These specifications do not reflect VR, see Recommended Requirements for more details

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Sept. 2024

I really like this game but i wish there were more boards and rooms to play in without purchasing them. also ive noticed a few issues in the time ive played, one significant thing being that you cant even complete all of the puzzles. the third mate in 5 challenge is impossible to do in 5 moves. Ive given the same setup to a chess engine and the closest checkmate is in 6 moves. i also wish there were a way to have the game give you hints for those puzzles because otherwise you have to use a third party engine or something to get help with puzzles that you cant figure out.

Sept. 2024

A must buy if you're a chess fan. The music, graphics and gameplay is all excellent.

Aug. 2024

Great for newbies! I just learned how to play recently and this has been awesome for my sister and I to play together long distance. Beautiful graphic, and lots of fun options. One Giant Complaint: I mainly use my Steam Deck though and it is GODAWFUL trying to delete the used Single Game slots. Can you for the love of the Queen please make this easier? If you don't poke the teeny-tiny itsy bitsy stinkin trash can in the corner **just right** it re-opens the old game, then you have to back track a bunch of steps to get back to that screen... and then you gotta try it all over again!!! Please please please please please please please please fix this and consider adding mores Single Game slots. I don't know why this is limited to begin with.

Jan. 2024

Chess Ultra is the digital chess lounge you didn't know you needed. It's like your favorite chill-out spot but with a checkered floor and pieces that move with a click rather than a touch. Here's the deal: If you're scouting for sheer population and a melting pot of grandmasters, you'll find chess.com more bustling. However, if it's one of those evenings where you want to unwind, perhaps with a friend or two, and bask in the ambiance of a beautifully rendered game, Chess Ultra is your go-to. The selling point? A VR experience that’ll make you feel royal and graphics so lush you'll want to frame them. The sound and music are not mere background noise—they're a cinematic score for your strategic conquests. Beware, though, you are, in essence, paying for the luxury of aesthetics. The online community, while cordial, isn't as vast as the public plazas of free chess play. But for a small fee, you gain access to a sanctuary where every game feels like a gala, every move is a statement, and every victory is a feast for the senses. It has some nice tutorials though! In summary, Chess Ultra may not be redefining the chess wheel, but it sure is polishing it to a dazzling shine. Perfect for those leisurely nights, VR enthusiasts, and anyone looking to add a touch of grandeur to their game night. Rating: 4 out of 5 – For when you want to sip on the finer aesthetics of chess life!

Dec. 2023

It has some puzzling (no pun intended) idiosyncrasies, but ultimately this is the best (looking) virtual chess environment available at time of writing. Back in the nineties every VR concept video had people playing chess in CYBERSPACE, but surprisingly this is the only application I'm aware of which really fulfills the promise of a rich and immersive (not cartoonish or low poly) virtual space to play chess in. It would seem like rather low-hanging fruit, but few have done it well. And most users won't even use the VR feature. Honestly, "chess in VR" is a project with such limited scope and broad appeal, I wouldn't have been surprised to see it as a minigame in some AAA title or as a bundle-in with every piece of VR hardware (even those with the most raging motion sickness can sit immobile at a table). Why this gaping hole for the world's most popular board game hasn't been filled with hundreds of beautiful solutions is beyond me. But so far it seems this is the only real contender among the handful of alternatives with the essential characteristic of style. The game is still very good on an ordinary screen and well worth the price, but the camera and zoom controls are fiddly, and it is much harder to distinguish the beautifully detailed pieces without depth perception and head tracking. The most intricately designed sets are unfortunately the hardest to read in 2D. I actually found that it was easier to come back and play them in 2D after I had gained a "feel" for them in VR. That's where the game really shines, and it's the only way to spar with DEATH. Much like that of a luxury car, the design ethos emphasizes aesthetic features at the expense of what often seem like blatant functional oversights. But I can accept the limitations given the pleasures it offers. The incidental sound effects are immersive and charming without being cloying. The music can be rather lovely too. These little touches make the added expense of environmental DLCs more palatable. Multiplayer works surprisingly well despite a limited player base, but I haven't been able to participate in any tournaments. I don't know if that feature is just dead, or if it requires substantial planning outside game to get people to participate. But there is an engine and puzzles as well. Game management and PGN exports are finicky and limited but functional once you figure out how they work (from a forum). If they would just release a new edition or DLC integrating the lichess API, I would buy it again for twice the price.

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Steam data	18 November 2024 23:22
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Steam price	23 December 2024 12:45
Steam reviews	22 December 2024 23:50

12.99€

7.3

1,517

506

Online players

Developer

Ripstone

Publisher

Ripstone

Release 21 Jun 2017

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